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Some

Used to show an indefinite quantity (the exact number is not important) and in affirmative statements.

Example:
I have some books.
She wants some apples.

Used in questions, but only when you think the answer will be 'Yes'.

Example:
Do you have some paper? (I hope the answer will be 'Yes')
Would you like some french fries? ( I expect the answer will be 'Yes')

Any

Used in negative statements.

Example:
I don't have any money.
I'm here without any money.
There aren't any taxis near here.

Used in questions, especially when we expect the answer will be 'No'.

Example:
Do you have any paper? (I expect the answer will probably be 'No')
Is there any time to go to the doctor's? ( I think there probably isn't time).

Notice

Some and any are often used like articles for plural nouns.

- A/an is used for singular countable nouns, and some/any can be used for plural noun, countable or uncountable.

Example:
I have a newspaper, some newspapers, and some money.

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1. Fred is very busy: he doesn't have
time for his family.

2. Let's listen to
music and watch the stars in the sky!

3. We need
butter and bread for dinner.

4. I have
very old books. Do you want to see them?

5. Rachel meets
friends at the weekend.
The 3 sentences below are a dialogue:

6. Do you have
orange juice? I don't see it in the fridge.

7. No, I don't! But I have
grapefruit juice if you want!

8. Do you want
?... / Oh yes, please.

9. Silly boys! They went to town without
money!

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