Grammar - SOME, ANY, SEVERAL, A NUMBER OF

3. We should do some exercise to stay healthy.
We can borrow some books in the school’s library.
There is some ink to refill the marker pen.
We must not break any rules in the school.
There is not any rubbish in my classroom.
Is there any students in the teacher’s office?

4. some vs. any
ð some dan any sama-sama bermakna beberapa (tidak jelas berapa jumlah
tepatnya).
ð some digunakan dalam kalimat positive (affirmative sentences) baik untuk k.b. bisa
dihitung maupun k.b tidak bisa dihitung.
There is some ice in the fridge.
I want to buy some crayons at the bookstore.
ð any digunakan dalam kalimat negative dan pertanyaan (negative & interrogative
sentences) baik untuk k.b. bisa dihitung maupun k.b tidak bisa dihitung.
Is there any students in the library now?
Students mustn’t break any school’s rules.
No, thank you. I don’t need any help.

5. Catatan
ð Kita gunakan some bukan any ketika kita menawarkan sesuatu
(“Would you like some … ?”)
Would you like some coffee?
Yes, please.
ð Kita gunakan some bukan any ketika kita meminta sesuatu (“Can I have
… ?, dll.”)
Can I have some tea, please?
Yes. Help yourself.
Can you lend me some money?
Yes. How much do you need?

6. several and a number of
ð several dan a number of sama-sama bermakna beberapa (lebih dari
satu namun tidak sampai banyak).
ð several dan a number of digunakan hanya dalam kalimat positive
(affirmative sentences).
There are several dictionaries in the library.
I have a number of novels at home.

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8. Homework

9. Sources
Azar, B. S. and Hagen, S. A. 2006. Basic English Grammar (3rd
Edition). New York: Pearson - Longman
Murphy, R. 2000. Essential Grammar in Use (2nd Edition).
Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Zaida, N. 2014. Bright – An English Course for Junior High
School Students. Jakarta: Erlangga