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"Some" y "any" como cuantificadores

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Don’t forget it

  • “Any” is used to indicate a question or a negative in English.
  • “Some” is used to indicate an indeterminate amount of something that exists or is available.

My summary 📝

Some

We can use some for uncountable nouns in:

  • Affirmative sentences:
    • There is some food on the stove”.
    • I would like to take some fresh air”.
  • Questions:
    • Would you like some ice cream for dessert?
    • Where can I buy some coffee?

Any

We can use any for countable nouns in:

  • Negative sentences:
    • I didn’t eat any avocado because I don’t like it.
    • “They don’t have any children yet”
  • Questions:
    • Are you looking any candies for your sister party?
    • Are there any flowers in her garden?

And also we can use any with uncountable nous but only in negative sentences:

  • There Isn’t any water in that place”.
  • I’m sorry, I don’t have any coffee here”.

There are any very nice parks in this city.
There wasn’t some fresh bread at the bakery.
Are there any good movies in theaters this week?
My colleague gave me some valuable feedback.
Do you have any experience working with international companies?

Important point:
We use “some” in questions, BUT only in offers and requests.

Mmmm! delicious!!! I want some grapes.

Diego is going to invite five friends. He will give many sandwiches with cheese and avocado. That’s great!

Some
We use some to talk about a limited number or amount of something. Perhaps we do not know or do not want to say the exact amount.
“Some” used in questions
For example: Can I have some water?
For example: Would you like some tea?
“Some” used in affirmative sentences
For example: I drank some juice in the morning.
For example: I want to try some local food for lunch.


Any
We use any to talk about an indefinite, unknown or unlimited number or amount.
We can use “any” with countable and uncountable nouns
For example: I do not have space for any new books.
For example: I did not find any bananas at the store.
For example: I am hungry. Do you have any snacks?
For example: Do you have any siblings?

For this recipe we are going to need:
some nuts
some raisins
Some grapes.
avocado any
any bread
any cherry
some slices of cheese
some raisins
some blackberries
some sheets not

1.- there some very nice parks in this city.
2.-There was’t any fresh bread at the bakery.
3.-Are there any good movies in theather this week?
4.-My colleage gave me some valuable feedback.
5.-Do you have any experience working with international companies?

Practice:

  • Do you want some nuts?
  • Want any cheese?
  • Some bread is good for breakfast.
  • Any grapes are not good.
  • I don’t have any avocados or cherries in my kitchen at this moment.

Worksheets:

Complete the sentences using the correct quantifier:

  1. There are some very nice parks in this city.
  2. There wasn’t any fresh bread at the bakery.
  3. Are there any good movies in the theaters this week?
  4. My colleague gave me some valuable feedback.
  5. Do you have some experience working with international companies?
  • Can I take some almonds?
  • You have some delicious grapes, Would you give me some one?
  • I want to eat some cheese
  • Would you like to taste any fruit?
  • Would you have any apples?
  • The bread look frehs, Can I blend with any cheese?
  • You don´t have any oranges!
  1. There are some very nice parks in this city.
  2. There wasn’t any fresh bread at the bakery.
  3. Are there any good movies in theaters this week?
  4. My colleague gave me some valuable feedback.
  5. Do you have some experience working with international companies?

Practice:
Can I have some avocado?
I see some grapes on the table.
I want some cheese.
Did you eat any eggs?
I can’t find any water here.

1. There are some very nice parks in this city.  2. There wasn’t any fresh bread at the bakery.  3. Are there any good movies in theaters this week?  4. My colleague gave me some valuable feedback.  5. Do you have any experience working with international companies?
On this table we have some foods for breakfast, some friuts, some eggs, cheese and bread, in my house I don´t have bread, because I don´t usually eat it.
there are some very nice parks in the city
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* There are some nuts in the bowl. * There are some bread on the plate. * I don't see any beverage on the table. * There are some crackers on the cutting table * There aren't any potatoes in the picture.
Examples of sentences using the quantifier any: Do you have any questions? I don't have any money. Let me know if you need any help.
* I prepared my breakfast with fresh fruits like grapes, blueberries, blackberries, avocado, and cherry tomatoes. I used one avocado to make a paste, spread it on the bread, and then added **<u>some </u>**sliced cheese and cherry tomatoes on top. * In the supermarket, I didn’t find **<u>any </u>**other nuts except almonds to complement my varied diet.I saw biscuits, quail eggs, and chips on sale, so I decided to add these extra items to my grocery list.
1. There are some very nice parks in this city.. 2. There wasn't any fresh bread at the bakery. 3. Are there any good movies in theaters this week. 4. My colleague gave me some valuable feedback. 5. Do you have any experience working with international companies.
1\. There are \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ very nice parks in this city. 2\. There wasn’t \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ fresh bread at the bakery. 3\. Are there \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ good movies in theaters this week? 4\. My colleague gave me \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ valuable feedback. 5\. Do you have \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ experience working with international companies? **Answer Key:** 1\. some 2\. any 3\. any 4\. some 5\. any
* Are there any avocados? * There is some bread. * Are there any nuts? * There isn't any water.
Some: * *"There is some avocato on the table"* * *"There are some eggs for to made a brunch"* * *Would you like some grapes?* Any: * "Can i have any fruits?" * "I didn't find any bananas on the table
* There are some very nice parks in this city. * There wasn’t any fresh bread at the bakery. * Are there any good movies in theaters this week? * My colleague gave me some valuable feedback. * Do you have any experience working with international companies?
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* There are some eggs on the table * I'd like to eat some cheese * I can't see any junk food on the table
  • I’d like to add some avocado to my sandwich first…
  • Do you have any blueberries?
  • Could I add some extra cheese to your order?
Practice: * Would you like some cheese? or do you preffer bread for breakfast? * We don't have any carrot but, we have grapes for the juice. Do you want to prepare it? * I don't like any green vegetables, give me any eggs please. Worksheet: * There are any very nice parks in this city. * There wasn’t  any fresh bread at the bakery. * Are there any good movies in theaters this week? * My colleague gave me some valuable feedback. * Do you have any experience working with international companies?
Do you want any grapes? No, I don´t want any grapes, I preffer eat a sandwich without any vegeteble or fruit, just cheese
1. Would you like some cheese? 2. Are there any tomatoes? 3. Is there any bread? 4. We don't have any grapes. 5. There are some blueberries. 6. Would you like some food?
There isnt any liquid in the picture, but there are some bread, chese, and tomatoes.
There are some bread and cheese slices There are any countable nouns in the picture
A: Are there any fruits in the kitchen? B: Yes, there are grapes and bananas. A: Would you like to make a fruit salad? B: Sure, there is some honey; we can put it in the salad. A: Sounds great, I love mixed flavors. B: There aren't any clean dishes; we need to wash them first before making the fruit salad.
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  1. I ate some grapes yesterday.
  2. I don’t have any bananas
  3. Would you want some bread?
  4. I didn’t eat any almonds
  1. There are some very nice parks in this city.

  2. There wasn’t some fresh bread at the bakery.

  3. Are there *any good movies in theaters this week?

  4. My colleague gave me some valuable feedback.

  5. Do you have any experience working with international companies?

Any: Negative sentences and questions. (Plural for countable nouns)
Some: Positives sentences and questions.

I didn't know that "Any" is always used in the plural form ... Thanks!!!
  • Would you like some blueberries for you cake?
  • Can I have some cheese please?
  • We should buy some nuts for my brunch
  • I need to buy some eggs for my breakfast
  • I don’t include any loaves on my shopping list.
  • The recipe says include some tomatoes for prepare

1.-There are some very nice parks in this city.
2.-There wasn’t any fresh bread at the bakery.
3.-Are there any good movies in theaters this week?
4.-My colleague gave me some valuable feedback.
5.-Do you have any experience working with international companies?

  • There are some very nice parks in this city.
  • There wasn’t any fresh bread at the bakery.
  • Are there any good movies in theaters this week?
  • My colleague gave me some valuable feedback.
  • Do you have any experience working with international companies?

I want some avocados for my dinner
would you like some grapes?
can I take some nuts?
thanks I ate, I dont want any food.

  • I want some grapes to test their flavor
  • Do you have some bread for breakfast?
  • He doesn’t want to eat any cheese in his breakfast
  • Does she like any apples?

There are some cheese on the table. There are any eggs on the table. There are some tomatoes on the table. Can I have some milk to eat with the bread?

Do you have any charcuterie boards?
May I have some graves?
If you put some cheese over the bread and add avocado you´ll have a very tasty snack.
I don´t eat any seeds because I´m allergic.

There are some food on the table. I don't see any bananas I'm hungry. Maybe I eat some cheese. Do you like any grapes for breakfast? She didn't buy some apples for the lunch
  • We have some grapes on the table.
  • Do you have any cheese?
  • Can I have some almonds?
  • There aren’t any oranges.
* Worksheet: * I don’t have any beverage to drink * Do you have any beverage to drink? * Do you like some fruits? * I like some fruit with some bread and cheese * Do you have some butter for the bread? * Do you like some grapes? * Yes, I like some grapes  * I like some bread with avocado and cheese * Can I have some nuts?
you guys maybe you should interact with the students sometime your classes are too boring you only talk as a robot
1. There are some very nice parks in this city
2. There wasn't any fresh bread at the bakery
3. Are there any good movies in the theaters this week?
4. My colleague gave me some valuable feedback
5. Do you have any experience working with international companies?

i have some cheese do you want any else, if you like something more i have some bread but if you like any type of grapes you see, you should eat some of them

“Some” y “any” como cuantificadores.

Practice:

Instructions: Complete the sentences using the correct quantifier.

  1. There are _some very nice parks in this city.
  2. There wasn’t any_ fresh bread at the bakery.
  3. Are there any_ good movies in theaters this week?
  4. My colleague gave me some_ valuable feedback.
  5. Do you have any experience working with international companies?
  1. There are some very nice parks in this city.
  2. There wasn’t any fresh bread at the bakery.
  3. Are there any good movies in theaters this week?
  4. My colleague gave me some valuable feedback.
  5. Do you have any experience working with international companies?
  • I eat some bread
  • May I have some grapes?
  • Do you have any fruit?
    Are there any eggs in the fridge?

I can see some cheese. The cheese was the first thing I saw because I love it.

We can find some almonds and blueberries. Is there any cookies? I can’t see what exactly it is.

Would you like any bread? To prepare a sandwich you’ll need some eggs, some cheese, and please, don’t use any vegetables like spinach I don’t like it.

I have any children in my classroom
I want some coffee this afternoon
I need any markers for make the homework
I like some water after the exercice

Some

we use some to talk about a limited number or amount of something

• “Some” is used to indicate an indeterminate amount of something that exists or is available.

Would you like some fruit?

Can I have some water ?

Would you like some tea?

Any

We use any to talk about an indefinite unknown or unlimited number or amount, countable noun used in plural form.

• “Any” is used to indicate a question or a negative in English.

Would you like any oranges?

negative

i don’t have any food in my kitchen

There are some very nice parks in this city.
There wasn’t anyvfresh bread at the bakery.
Are there any good movies in theaters this week?
My colleague gave me some valuable feedback.
Do you have any experience working with international companies?

Do you want some butter?
We didn’t buy any blackberries
I’ll get some bread
Have you seen any avocado around here?
Would you like some cherries?
Could you cook any food?

  • Would you like some fruit?
  • I am offering you a certain amount of food.
  • Can I have some water?
  • Can I have one bottle of water?
  • Can I have one glass of water?
  • Can I have a gallon of water?
  • Would you like some tea?
  • I drank some juice in the morning.
  • I want to try some local food for lunch.
  • Would you like any oranges?
  • I don’t have space for any new books.
  • I’m hungry. Do you have any snacks?
  • Do you have any siblings?
  • I want to know if you have any brothers and sisters.
  • I don’t have any food in my kitchen.
  • I didn’t find any bananas at the store.
  • There are some very nice parks in the city.
  • There wasn’t any fresh bread at the bakery.
  • Are there any good movies in theaters this week?
  • My colleague gave me some valuable feedback.
  • Do you have any experience working with international companies.
there are any bananas I would like some tea. In the fridge are some potatoes

There are some very nice parks in this city.
There wasn’t any fresh bread at the bakery.
Are there any good movies in theaters this week?
My colleague gave me some valuable feedback.
Do you have any experience working with international companies?

  1. There are some very nice parks in this city.
  2. There wasn’t any fresh bread at the bakery.
  3. Are there any good movies in theaters this week?
  4. My colleague gave me some valuable feedback.
  5. Do you have any experience working with international companies?

Don’t forget it

“Any” is used to indicate a question or a negative in English.
“Some” is used to indicate an indeterminate amount of something that exists or is available.

  1. Would you like some grapes?
  2. Can I have some juice?
  3. I drink some in the morning.
  4. I want to try some how sister’s food tastes.
  5. Would you like any apples?
  6. Do you have any brothers?
  7. I didn’t find any oranges at the store

Practice!
Could I have some cheese?
I want some blueberries these are on the table.
I want to eat some some almonds.
Do you want any salad with lunch?
There aren’t any beverage here.

There isn’t any garlic.
There is some bread.
There are some cheese slices.
Is there some soda?
Are there any apples?

There are some very nice parks in this city.
There wasn’t any fresh bread at the bakery.
Are there any good movies in theaters this week?
My colleague gave me some valuable feedback.
Do you have any experience working with international companies?

Would you like any grapes?
Sorry, I don’t have any juice
Would you like to eat some fruit?

do you want some shease?
i have any fruits
i want to eat any sandwich
dou you want any grape?

Can I get come avocado?
Do you want any grapes?
I didn’t eat any cheese
I want to eat some bread
Can I take any peanuts?

There are on the table, some bread, some cheese, some tomatoes and some plates and any grapes, any cherries, any nuts …

Hi!
My practice:

ANY AND SOME

  1. Is there some water in the fridge?
  2. Would you like any drink to drink?
  3. Can I have any fruit from the fridge?
  4. You have some food to eat? I’m hungry.
  5. I didn’t eat any bananas. I love bananas.
  6. Could you bring me some food?

Would you like some cheese?
Place some nuts on the cake.
Would you like some avocado on your sandwich?
There are any slices of bread on the table.
There was any grapes for the breakfast

Is there any avocado in the table?
There was some kids at the park.
There were some grapes in the dinner.
There wasn’t any almonds at lunch.
There was some lettuce to make a delicious salad.

From the worksheet
There were** some very nice parks in this city.
There wasn´t
any **fresh bread at the bakery.
Are there any good movies in theaters this week?
My colleague gave me some valuable feedback.
Do you have any experience working with international companies?

Is there any avocado in the table?
There was some kids at the park.
There were some grapes in the dinner.
There wasn’t any almonds at lunch.
There was some lettuce to make a delicious salad.

I have some greaps.
do you have any nuts?
I want to eat some avocado.
There are’t any bananas.
Do you want some eggs?

There are some very nice parks in this city.
There wasn’t any fresh bread at the bakery.
Are there any good movies in theaters this week?
My colleague gave me some valuable feedback.
Do you have any experience working with international companies?

There are some very nice parks in this city.
There wasn’t any fresh bread at the bakery.
Are there any good movies in theaters this week?
My colleague gave me some valuable feedback.
Do you have any experience working with international companies?

Does he have any cheeses?
I want some grapes
Do you have any cherries?
I don’t have almonds in the table
She wants some blueberries
Would you like any avocados?

There are any oranges and I can’t eat bread
I can eat some grapes and nut

My practice:

PART I

  • There are some slices of cheese on the table.
  • Can I have some grapes?
  • Do you have any avocado sandwich?
  • There aren’t any bananas on the table.
  • I want some nuts, please.

PART II

  1. There are some very nice parks in this city.
  2. There wasn’t any fresh bread at the bakery.
  3. Are there any good movies in theaters this week?
  4. My colleague gave me some valuable feedback.
  5. Do you have any experience working with international companies?

Some in affirmative sentences is use with uncountable nouns

SOME
A limited number or amount of something.
"Would you like some fruit?"
Affirmative sentences and questions

ANY -> with COUNTABLE nouns, it has to be PLURAL!
Indefinite, unknown or unlimited number or amount.
"Would you like any oranges?“
Countable and uncountable nouns
Negative sentences and questions
"I don’t have space for any new books”


PRACTICE

Several sentences using some and any

I have some almonds and grapes there. I also buy some blueberries and bread.
Do you want some cheese or jam?
I love avocado, so I bought some, and some eggs too.


some
any
any
some
any

  • I have some tomatoes.
  • Would you like some cheddar cheese 🧀 ?
  • There aren’t any blueberries.
  • Do you have some nuts?

I can see in that picture this:

  • There are not any peaches (my favorite fruit)
  • I prefer some grapes that blueberries
  • I would like some bread with cheese
  • If someone ask me that time: ¿Can you want something else?, I will respond: “I need some butter and a glass of water.”

-.we already don’t have any raisins.
-.I would like some of bread.

Practice:
There are not any oranges
Can I have some bread and cheese?
I prefer some blueberries and almonds
Do you have any eggs?
I don´t have for any snack in the table


There are any very nice parks in this city.
There wasn’t some fresh bread at the bakery.
Are there any good movies in theaters this week?
My colleague gave me some valuable feedback.
Do you have any experience working with international companies?

Extra Practice:

  1. There are …some… very nice parks in this city.
  2. There wasn’t  …any… fresh bread at the bakery.
  3. Are there …any… good movies in theaters this week?
  4. My colleague gave me …some… valuable feedback.
  5. Do you have …any… experience working with international companies?

Activity in class:

  • There is half an avocado.
  • There are not any bananas.
  • There are some nuts.

I am starving, I will eat any grapes but I am going to have dinner, then I make any sandwiches with cheese, a little bit of avocado and some tomatoes with some mushrooms, I will make a juice with any blueberrys without sugar, because is healthier.

I go to make the breackfast, with some of grapes, cranberrys and Walnuts, for the salad, and sandwiches with some cheese, bread, a avocado, but I make the ham sandwich with eggs of quails? No for my husband doesn’t like any eggs of quails, and next I make some juice of Grapes.

  • There are some very nice parks in this city.
  • There wasn’t any fresh bread at the bakery.
  • Are there any good movies in theaters this week?
  • My colleague gave me some valuable feedback.
  • Do you have any experience working with international companies?
  1. can i have some cheese?

  2. I want some coffee.

  3. would you like any cherries?

  4. yes, there are any grapes.

Some and Any: 😲

  • is there some butter i could use? 🧈

  • is there any more cheese? 🧀

  • would you like some grapes? 🍇

  • I don´t have any strawberries.🍓

  • I want some cookies 🍪

  • there is some bread on the table 🍞

  1. There are some very nice parks in this city.

  2. There wasn’t any fresh bread at the bakery.

  3. Are there any good movies in theaters this week?

  4. My colleague gave me some valuable feedback.

  5. Do you have any experience working with international companies?

I think there is some ham plus some bread and some cheese I can make some sandwiches.
Do I have anything that I could use as a snak? Oh I found some blueberries, grapes and almonds.
Unfortunaly I don’t have any bottles of wine for dinner.

  • I want to eat some bread with cheese
    I would like to try some avocado
    Do you have any nuts for dinner?
    I don’t see any apples on the table.
    Instructions: Complete the sentences using the correct quantifier.
  • There are some very nice parks in this city.
    There wasn’t any fresh bread at the bakery.
    Are there any good movies in theaters this week?
    My colleague gave me some valuable feedback.
    Do you have any experience working with international companies?

Practice:

  • Do you have any avocados?
  • I don’t have any problems with the homeworks.
  • Do you have some juice?

Some

  • We use some to talk about a limited number or amount of something, perhaps we don’t know or don’t want to say the exact amount. It’s used sof uncountable nouns.

  • Keep in mind that we will only see some in affirmative sentences or questions. It’s used for countable and uncountable nouns.

Any

  • We use any to talk about an indefinite, unkonwn or unlimited number or amount. It’s used for countable and uncountable nouns.

  • Keep in mind that we will use any for negative sentences or questions.

  • When we use any with countable nouns we have tu use it in its plural form

Examples:

  • Do we have any cheese?
  • Could you hand me some grapes?
  • Here is some bread if you want
  • We also have cookies, do you want some?
good lecture

There are some very nice parks in this city
There wasn´t any fresh bread at the bakery
Are there any good movies in the theaters this week?
My colleague give me some valuable feedback
You don´t have any experiences working with international companies?