Some vs. Any - Grammar | 札幌の英会話学校 AGREATDREAM
Some vs. Any
Some and any are similar in meaning, but they are used differently time to time.
For example, any is used in negative statements, (sentences using the word not). While some is used in positive statements that do not contain the word not.
The grammatical term for some and any is determiners, more specifically quantifiers.
They belong to a group of words that show amounts or quantity without needing an exact number.
Let’s look at two incorrect sentences and why are they wrong as an example, also how can we fix them.
✖ That man has any money.
Why it’s wrong:
This is a positive statement. The sentence says that the man does have money. However, any is supposed to be used in negative statements. When you use any in a positive statement, it sounds strange.
Some ways to correct it:
Use some instead:
