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SOME OR ANY? EXERCISE 2

level: Beginner/Intermediate (A2/B1)

Choose whether each of the following sentences requires SOME or ANY.
EXAMPLE: He wanted to buy some bread.
Remember that both "some" and "any" might be grammatically correct for some of these sentences. Choose the most natural-sounding option.

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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WHO/WHOM/WHOSE 1 (I/A)
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