Monday, June 09, 2008

"some" vs. "any"

Almost all English grammar books explain about "some" and "any".
For example;"Any" is used for negative sentences, while "some" is used for affirmative sentences. In interrogatives, "any" is used.
And, there are many exceptions.

I don't know why but I have understood that very well, even the exceptions. When I answer the book's exercises about that, I can say correct answers automatically and unconsciously. I think it is good.

But! I found one thing about "some" and "any". In IF-sentences, "any" is used. I didn't know.
"Let me know if you need anything."
Probably I say "if you need something". Um... It must take a long time for me to be able to say it unconsciously.

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