XXX

When you have to express an  unprecise quantity in the affirmative form,

 'some' must be used.

- Good! There's some tea in the cupboard.

2) Interrogative form: use some or any.

a) 'Some' is used when you are expecting a positive answer, for an offer, for instance.  

- Can I have some more tea, please? 

b)  With 'any', the sentence means that  the answer to the question is unknown. 

- Is there any tea to offer our guests? No, but there's some coffee... 

3) 'ANY' may mean 'any one', or 'whichever' (in the three forms:  affirmative,

interrogative and negative. 

A. - You can take any book! 

I.? - Can I choose any colour for my car? 

N. You can't just take any drink... Don't forget you're allergic to mint. 

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