2. Quantifiers: Some and Any
Some and any are quantifiers. We use these
words before nouns to add information about
quantity. Other quantifiers which you may recognize
are: many, much, a lot of, a few, and a little. Some
and any don't refer to a definite quantity or number.
For example:
• Definite quantity/number: I have two English
books.
• Indefinite quantity: I have some English books.
3. Some other examples
• Definite quantity/number: She visited two
countries last year.
• Indefinite: She visited some countries last
years.
• Definite quantity/number: I will eat two slices
of pizza. I'm not very hungry.
• Indefinite quantity: I will eat some pizza.
4. The Sentence Structure
Both some and any come before nouns.
• Some people like the taste of coffee, but I can't stand it.
• I saw some previews for the new Star Wars movie.
They look awesome!
• Health is important, so my family usually eats some
vegetables at breakfast.
• He couldn't get any tickets for the concert.
• I won't take any classes next term because I am too
busy.
• She doesn't want any advice.
6. Some is used in the following situations:
1. When the sentence is positive.
• I want to go to some interesting places in July.
• There is a party tonight, so Bill bought some snacks.
2. When the number/quantity isn't important, or the
number/quantity isn't known.
• I think Stacy bought some DVDs yesterday.
• Natalie looked at some recipes for dessert.
7. Any is used in the following situations:
1. When the sentence is negative.
• I don't have any money this month! I'm broke!
• Tom didn't eat any cookies. They didn't look
delicious.
2. In question sentences.
• I missed the class yesterday. Was there any
homework?
• Do you have any new romance DVDs?
8. Additional Information (1)
It's important to remember that some
should only be used for positive statements and
any should only be used for negative statements.
(X) I don't have some time.
(O) I don't have any time.
(X) I have any money.
(O) I have some money.
9. Additional Information (2)
Both words may be used with countable and
uncountable nouns. Here are some examples:
• Countable noun: He bought some new laptops for
his friends.
• Countable noun: He didn't see any visitors visited
his website.
• Uncountable noun: I have some capacity left in my
flash disk.
• Uncountable noun: I don’t have any internet quota
to download this video.
10. Additional Information (3)
Some can also be used in certain types of
questions, such as offers and requests. For example:
• Would you like some coffee? (offer)
• Do you want some cheese? (offer)
• Can I get some chairs delivered tomorrow?
(request)
• Can I have some time off? (request)
11. Additional Information (4)
Any is used in sentence with never/hardly/without
• I have never meet any people in this room before.
• She hardly has any paper for her to write the lesson.
• He passed the exam without making any mistakes.
12. Task 1. Fill in the Blank Spaces with
Some or Any
1. Can you see _______ cars in front of the restaurant?
2. Have you got_____ cold juice in the fridge? Yes, I have got _____.
3. We’d like _______ crisps. Are there _______?
4. I’d like ________ chocolate but there isn’t _______.
5. Is there much cheese on the plate? No, there isn’t ________
cheese.
6. Have you got _______ CDs? No, I haven’t got_______ but I’ve
got _______ DVDs.
7. Have they got _______ children? No, they haven’t got
_______but they’ve got ______ nephews.
8. They have ________ apples, but they don’t have _______
bananas.
9. I bought ________ milk and _______ sugar at the supermarket.
13. Task 2. Dialogue
A: We have to go to the store for the New Year's party. What do we need?
B: We don't have (some / any) drinks, so let's buy (some / any) cola. Do we have
(some / any) cups?
A: No, so let's put cups on our list too. And we need (some / any) paper plates.
B: Okay. What should we eat?
A: We need to buy (some / any) chips and other snacks.
B: That's fine, but snacks aren't enough. Let's make (some / any) sandwiches.
A: I don't want to cook (some / any) food. I want to talk with our guests.
B: Sandwiches are easy. We can put (some / any) meat, cheese, and tomatoes on
plates, and everyone can make their own sandwiches.
A: That's not so bad. We don't have (some / any) mustard or pickles for the
sandwiches, though. Let's add that to the list.
B: I think that takes care of our shopping. We need (some / any) drinks and snacks,
and also (some / any) sandwiches. It's getting late, so let's go to the store.
14. Task 3. Place Your Bet
1. Yes, I have some money.
2. Unfortunately, they don’t have some cables left.
3. She hardly has some time for herself.
4. No thank you, I don’t want any meat.
5. Would you like to try some chocolate cake? I made it myself.
6. It’s amazing, he finished his homework without asking some
questions.
7. Sorry, we don’t have some blue T-shirts in stock, but we
could get them for you next week.
8. Don’t ask him, he doesn’t have some pens, but I have some
pens.
9. I have some information for you about the hackers that
attack your account.
10. Can I get any keyboards delivered tomorrow?
15. Task 3. Place Your Bet
1. Yes, I have some money.
2. Unfortunately, they don’t have some cables left.
3. She hardly has some time for herself.
4. No thank you, I don’t want any meat.
5. Would you like to try some chocolate cake? I made it myself.
6. It’s amazing, he finished his homework without asking some
questions.
7. Sorry, we don’t have some blue T-shirts in stock, but we
could get them for you next week.
8. Don’t ask him, he doesn’t have some pens, but I have some
pens.
9. I have some information for you about the hackers that
attack your account.
10. Can I get any keyboards delivered tomorrow?
16. Task 3. Place Your Bet
1. Yes, I have some money.
2. Unfortunately, they don’t have some cables left.
3. She hardly has some time for herself.
4. No thank you, I don’t want any meat.
5. Would you like to try some chocolate cake? I made it myself.
6. It’s amazing, he finished his homework without asking some
questions.
7. Sorry, we don’t have some blue T-shirts in stock, but we
could get them for you next week.
8. Don’t ask him, he doesn’t have some pens, but I have some
pens.
9. I have some information for you about the hackers that
attack your account.
10. Can I get any keyboards delivered tomorrow?
17. Task 3. Place Your Bet
1. Yes, I have some money.
2. Unfortunately, they don’t have some cables left.
3. She hardly has some time for herself.
4. No thank you, I don’t want any meat.
5. Would you like to try some chocolate cake? I made it myself.
6. It’s amazing, he finished his homework without asking some
questions.
7. Sorry, we don’t have some blue T-shirts in stock, but we
could get them for you next week.
8. Don’t ask him, he doesn’t have some pens, but I have some
pens.
9. I have some information for you about the hackers that
attack your account.
10. Can I get any keyboards delivered tomorrow?
18. Task 3. Place Your Bet
1. Yes, I have some money.
2. Unfortunately, they don’t have some cables left.
3. She hardly has some time for herself.
4. No thank you, I don’t want any meat.
5. Would you like to try some chocolate cake? I made it myself.
6. It’s amazing, he finished his homework without asking some
questions.
7. Sorry, we don’t have some blue T-shirts in stock, but we
could get them for you next week.
8. Don’t ask him, he doesn’t have some pens, but I have some
pens.
9. I have some information for you about the hackers that
attack your account.
10. Can I get any keyboards delivered tomorrow?
19. Task 3. Place Your Bet
1. Yes, I have some money.
2. Unfortunately, they don’t have some cables left.
3. She hardly has some time for herself.
4. No thank you, I don’t want any meat.
5. Would you like to try some chocolate cake? I made it myself.
6. It’s amazing, he finished his homework without asking some
questions.
7. Sorry, we don’t have some blue T-shirts in stock, but we
could get them for you next week.
8. Don’t ask him, he doesn’t have some pens, but I have some
pens.
9. I have some information for you about the hackers that
attack your account.
10. Can I get any keyboards delivered tomorrow?
20. Task 3. Place Your Bet
1. Yes, I have some money.
2. Unfortunately, they don’t have some cables left.
3. She hardly has some time for herself.
4. No thank you, I don’t want any meat.
5. Would you like to try some chocolate cake? I made it myself.
6. It’s amazing, he finished his homework without asking some
questions.
7. Sorry, we don’t have some blue T-shirts in stock, but we
could get them for you next week.
8. Don’t ask him, he doesn’t have some pens, but I have some
pens.
9. I have some information for you about the hackers that
attack your account.
10. Can I get any keyboards delivered tomorrow?
21. Task 3. Place Your Bet
1. Yes, I have some money.
2. Unfortunately, they don’t have some cables left.
3. She hardly has some time for herself.
4. No thank you, I don’t want any meat.
5. Would you like to try some chocolate cake? I made it myself.
6. It’s amazing, he finished his homework without asking some
questions.
7. Sorry, we don’t have some blue T-shirts in stock, but we
could get them for you next week.
8. Don’t ask him, he doesn’t have some pens, but I have some
pens.
9. I have some information for you about the hackers that
attack your account.
10. Can I get any keyboards delivered tomorrow?
22. Task 3. Place Your Bet
1. Yes, I have some money.
2. Unfortunately, they don’t have some cables left.
3. She hardly has some time for herself.
4. No thank you, I don’t want any meat.
5. Would you like to try some chocolate cake? I made it myself.
6. It’s amazing, he finished his homework without asking some
questions.
7. Sorry, we don’t have some blue T-shirts in stock, but we
could get them for you next week.
8. Don’t ask him, he doesn’t have some pens, but I have some
pens.
9. I have some information for you about the hackers that
attack your account.
10. Can I get any keyboards delivered tomorrow?
23. Task 3. Place Your Bet
1. Yes, I have some money.
2. Unfortunately, they don’t have some cables left.
3. She hardly has some time for herself.
4. No thank you, I don’t want any meat.
5. Would you like to try some chocolate cake? I made it myself.
6. It’s amazing, he finished his homework without asking some
questions.
7. Sorry, we don’t have some blue T-shirts in stock, but we
could get them for you next week.
8. Don’t ask him, he doesn’t have some pens, but I have some
pens.
9. I have some information for you about the hackers that
attack your account.
10. Can I get any keyboards delivered tomorrow?
24. Task 3. Place Your Bet
1. Yes, I have some money.
2. Unfortunately, they don’t have some cables left.
3. She hardly has some time for herself.
4. No thank you, I don’t want any meat.
5. Would you like to try some chocolate cake? I made it myself.
6. It’s amazing, he finished his homework without asking some
questions.
7. Sorry, we don’t have some blue T-shirts in stock, but we
could get them for you next week.
8. Don’t ask him, he doesn’t have some pens, but I have some
pens.
9. I have some information for you about the hackers that
attack your account.
10. Can I get any keyboards delivered tomorrow?
25. Task 3. Place Your Bet
1. Yes, I have some money.
2. Unfortunately, they don’t have some cables left.
3. She hardly has some time for herself.
4. No thank you, I don’t want any meat.
5. Would you like to try some chocolate cake? I made it myself.
6. It’s amazing, he finished his homework without asking some
questions.
7. Sorry, we don’t have some blue T-shirts in stock, but we
could get them for you next week.
8. Don’t ask him, he doesn’t have some pens, but I have some
pens.
9. I have some information for you about the hackers that
attack your account.
10. Can I get any keyboards delivered tomorrow?
26. Let’s Practice
• Step 1: Read the questions. Do you
understand them? Check your dictionary for
any new words.
• Step 2: Ask your questions to a partner. Be
sure to write the answers.
• Step 3: Your partner will ask you the same
question, make sure your partner write your
answers.
27. Let’s Practice
1. Do you have any pets?
2. Did you drink any coffee or tea today?
3. Are you going to play any sports this weekend?
4. Do you have any favorite foods?
5. Did you meet any famous people before?
6. Do you have any siblings?
