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SOME OR ANY? EXERCISE 1

level: Intermediate (B1/B2)

Choose whether each of the following sentences requires SOME or ANY.
EXAMPLE: He wanted to buy some bread.
Click on ANSWER to see the correct response.

1. I went to the tourist office to get _____ information.
a. some
b. any

2. The woman said they didn't have _____ more applications.
a. some
b. any

3. _____ called you last night.
a. Someone
b. Anyone

4. I need _____ time to think about this.
a. some
b. any

5. _____ day we'll be together.
a. Some
b. Any

6. Is there _____ evidence that he's guilty?
a. some
b. any

7. I haven't seen her for _____ time now.
a. some
b. any

8. Our order is due to arrive _____ day now.
a. some
b. any

9. Have you seen my notebook? I can't find it _____.
a. somewhere
b. anywhere

10. He offered her _____ help.
a. some
b. any

11. She didn't want _____ help from him.
a. some
b. any

12. We just asked for _____ time.
a. some
b. any

13. They told us they had _____ money for us.
a. some
b. any

14. I like to go swimming _____ chance I get.
a. some
b. any

15. Why isn't there _____ food in the refrigerator?
a. some
b. any

16. Q: Have you read any of the books I gave you? A: No, I haven't had a chance to read _____ of the books you gave me.
a. some
b. any

17. I'll be taking _____ time off work this week.
a. some
b. any

18. I left my wallet _____ around here, but I can't find it.
a. somewhere
b. anywhere

19. He still has _____ hope that he'll win.
a. some
b. any

20. I'm looking for a good restaurant. Do you know of _____?
a. some
b. any

GRAMMAR REVIEW! Some or any?

Here's a quick summary of when to use "some" vs "any":

Use "some"...
• In positive statements
→ "I have some friends."
• When offering or requesting something
→ "Would you like some coffee?"
→ "Can I have some water?"

Use "any"...
• In negative sentences
→ "I don't have any money."
• In most questions
→ "Do you have any questions?"

MORE EXERCISES ON PROBLEMATIC WORDS IN ENGLISH:
EITHER, NEITHER, TOO (B)
SO or SUCH? 1 (I)
USED TO/BE USED TO 1 (I)
THERE, THEY'RE, THEIR 1 (I)
WHO, WHICH, WHOSE 1 (I)
WHO/WHOM/WHOSE 1 (I/A)
SOME or ANY? 1 (I)
SOME or ANY? 2 (B/I)
Loss, lost, lose, or loose? 1
Other, another, different
WHOLE or ALL? 1 (I)
DO or MAKE? 1 (B)
DO or MAKE? 2 (B/I)

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