This is a basic information about the use of some and any:Some is used in affirmative sentences:
- There are some apples. We can do a delicious pie with them!
- She had been waiting for some minutes.
But any is used in negative and interrogative sentences:
- There isn't any eggs in the fridge.
- I didn't like his new album, there isn't any nice song!
- Is there any piece of cake for us tonight?
- Are there any tomatoes to make a salad?
Some is also used when you offering things and ask something. Examples:
- Would you like some coffee? - You are offering some cookies.
- Can you lend some money? - You are asking for something.
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