Level 3 Unit 11 -

Some and Any: Exceptions

Complete the sentences
Click on the "v" to see the two words "some and "any" Click on the right word for each sentence. Press "Check" to check your answers.
You already know:

"Any","anything", "anybody", "anywhere" etc. are used for questions and negatives.
and
"Some","something", "somebody", "somewhere" etc. are used for affirmatives.

There are some exceptions however:

"Some","something", "somebody", "somewhere" etc. are used in questions when the existance of the material is not in question.
Would you like some more coffee?
Can I try some of those biscuits?
Shall we eat somewhere by the river?

After "never, "without", "hardly", use "Any","anything", "anybody", "anywhere" etc.
I have never seen anything like it!
There is hardly any whisky left in the bottle.
Hardly anybody wears a hat these days.

After "if" clauses "any" is usual:
If you have anything to declare, join the line on the left.
If any passenger knows how to pilot a plane, please raise your hand.

Many, but not all, of the sentences in this activity are of this kind.
The company probably won't tell body about the accident.
I'd be happy to go where by the sea for our holidays. I know you like the mountains but I need a change.
Are whiskies stronger than others?
You can buy the car in colour you like.
Would you like to borrow money?
We never see films that I like!
Do you think Mary would mind if I gave her thing less expensive?
There's thing strange in this drink!
If one here can help me I'll be very grateful.
Didn't you say the file was where on this desk?
Wouldn't you like of Mary's cake?
John is very ill. The doctors say they can't do thing for him.
I'm sure help you can give will be welcome.
I wonder if one will say anything interesting at the meeting.
Did John say he knows body who does stem-cell research?
The manager is busy today but he can see you time tomorrow.
Come and see us time you are in town.
I never send cards to one at Christmas.
I'd like some milk in my tea if you have .