A, An, Some, Any

We use A or AN with singular nouns. A is used when a noun starts with a consonant sound; e.g. a dog, a book, etc. AN is used when a noun starts with a vowel sound; e.g. an apple, an hour, etc. We use SOME with countable nouns (only with their plural) and with uncountable nouns. SOME is used in: * positive sentences; e.g. I have got some time. * questions, expressing requests and offers; e.g. Would you like some tea? Can I have some biscuits? We use ANY with countable nouns (only with their plural) and with uncountable nouns. ANY is used in: * negative sentences; e.g. I havent got any time. * general questions; e.g. Have you got any sisters? Is there any tea left?

Choose the correct

1. Is there ... tea in this kitchen? any some a an

9. Are there any girls in your class? No, there arent an some any a

17. The Browns havent got children. any some a an

25. I havent got books to read. some an a any

2. Sorry, there isnt more tea. some any

10. Are there lamps in the house? some a

18. Have the Collins got children? an some a any

26. Is there book on the table? a some any an

an any an

3. Has Mr. Evans got coffee? some any an a

11. This is interesting newspaper. a any some an

19. Is there any coffee in the kitchen? Yes, there is..... some any a an

27. There are cups of tea on the table. some any a an

4. Have the Evans got flat? any some an a

12. Have you got any glasses? No, I havent got some a

20. Have you got chair for me? any an some a

28. Is there beer in the glasses? a some any an

any

an 5. There arent flats to rent. an some a any a 6. Are there boys in this class? an any some a a 7. We havent got cinemas here. any some an a 8. There are girls in this class. any some an a a an a 16. Is there any beer in the glass No, there isnt some any 15. Mr. Smith is having bread. any some a an a 24. Has Peter got interesting books? some any an an a 32. Have they got books? any some an a 23. There are children in the street. any some an some a an 31. Is there wine in the glass? some a any an an any 14. In the park there are very nice trees. some any some any 22. Im reading interesting book. an any 30. Mrs Green is having coffee with milk. some any 13. There isnt water in the glass. some a an an any 21. Is there any coffee in the cup? Yes, there is 29. There isnt beer in the bottle. a some

12.1) EXERCISE SOME and ANY

Complete the following sentences with some or any.

1. Do _any____ of you have a degree in Chemistry? Do any of you have a degree in Chemistry?

2. You must have __any___ idea of where they went. You must have some idea of where they went.

3. I do not like to read __some___ of the online newspapers. I do not like to read any of the online newspapers. 4. Can I have _some____ milk before I go to bed? Can I have some milk before I go to bed? 5. Sometimes I feel lazy to do __any___ work. Sometimes I feel lazy to do any work. 6. I didnt pay __any___ attention to what he said. 7. There must be ___some__ reason for her to behave like that. 8. I am meeting ___some__ friends of mine this evening. I am meeting some friends of mine this evening. 9. _some____ people believe in life after death Some people believe in life after death. 10. Did you drink some_____ tea? Yes, I drank __some___.

( 12.2) EXERCISE SOME- and ANY- Complete the following sentences with: anyone, anything, some, someone, something.

1. Can __someone___ here cook spaghetti? 2. He bought ___some__ flowers for _someone____ special to him. He bought some flowers for someone special to him. 3. I wouldnt work for them again for _anything____ . 4. She does not want _anything____ to eat, only _something____ she likes to eat. She does not want anything to eat, only something she likes to eat. 5. Has __any one __ seen the headmistress? Theres __someone___ asking for her. Has anyone seen the headmistress? There's someone asking for her. 6. Employers often look for __someone___ with __some___ work experience. Employers often look for someone with some work experience. 7. I think it is all right to politely ask ___someone__ to do __something___ . I think it is all right to politely ask someone to do something . 8. Would you like __something___ else to eat? Would you like anything else to eat?

9. She was upset about __something___ and refused to talk to __anyone___ . She was upset about something and refused to talk to anyone. 10. Have you ever bought __something___ online?

Some or Any Put "some" or "any" in the correct blank.

any

1. Is there

water in the glass?

some

2. There are not

some

flowers in the vase. sugar in the bowl.

3. There is
some

4. Are there
any

ants on the bread? boys in the bus.

5. There are

any

6. There is not
any

food in the plate. cows in the field.

7. There are
some

8. There is 9. There are not

ink in the bottle.

any

books on my desk. soup in the pot.

some

10. There is