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?"
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