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In this lesson we will learn how to use ‘some’ and ‘any’.
The adjectives ‘some’ and ‘any’ have many different functions, but today we will only take a look at a few of it functions.
‘Some’ is used to refer to an unspecified number, quantity or name. ‘Any’ is one, some, every, or all without specification.
Hello, everybody. Today we’re going to talk about ‘some’ and ‘any’.
Hi, Anna. Hello, everyone. Many people get confused about how to use these adjectives. But we’ll see some good examples.
Examples! Very good! That’s the best way to understand these words and how to use them.
You’re absolutely right. Can you tell us when to use ‘some’?
Sure. We use ‘some’ to talk about unspecified numbers, quantities, or names. For example, ‘Would you like some candy?’ or ‘He has some good friends.’
Or, ‘Some man called earlier.’ Okay but what about ‘any’?
Well, we use ‘any’ to talk about one, some, every, or all without specification, right Joey?
Yes, that’s right. For example, ‘I know you like to read, so, take any book you want.’
You’re very kind, Joey. The books you read are very good. But the music you listen to...Gosh, I don’t like any of it!
What can I say? I’m eclectic! And back to our topic, let’s listen to some dialogs where we’ll see ‘any’ and ‘some’ being used.
Hi, Lexy. Would you like some milk?
No, I don’t drink milk. But I would like some juice.
What kind of juice do you like?
What kind do you have?
You can choose any kind you like, because we have all different kinds of juice.
Any kind I want? Well, in that case, I’ll have some guava juice.
Hey, Joey, how about some popcorn while we watch the movie?
Good idea. What movie are we watching?
You can choose. I’ll watch any movie.
Really? Even horror movies?
Any movie. I love all types of movies.
Not me…there are some movies that I refuse to watch.
I’ll watch any Tarantino movie, or any movie with Jodie Foster.
I like them, too, but some Tarantino movies are too violent, and some of Jodie Foster’s movies are too boring.
Hi, Lexy. Would you like some beer?
I’d love some, but I have a headache.
Do you want some aspirin?
Not really. I don’t take any medication.
Why not?
Every time I take some, I feel sick.
You feel sick with any medication?
Yes. And some make me sleep a lot.
Well, what do you do when you have a headache?
I usually try to get some rest, if I can.
That sounds like a good idea. You should also drink some water, or any kind of juice. But don’t drink any soda.
That’s good advice. Thanks, Max.
No problem. Any time.
‘Would you like some candy?’ or ‘He has some good friends.’
‘I know you like to read, so, take any book you want.’
I don’t like any of it!
I don’t drink milk. But I would like some juice.
You can choose any kind you like, because we have all different kinds of juice.
You can choose. I’ll watch any movie.
I’ll watch any Tarantino movie, or any movie with Jodie Foster.
I’d love some, but I have a headache.
You feel sick with any medication?
You should also drink some water, or any kind of juice. But don’t drink any soda.