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Mudclay Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Anyone vs someone vs somebody
Dear teachers,
Are there strict rules when using anyone someone and somebody? Please correct my understanding.
I use 'anyone' for negative sentences. e.g I haven't heard anyone saying that.
I use "someone/somebody" for positive sentences. e.g I have heard someone/somebody say that.
Thank you!
Are there strict rules when using anyone someone and somebody? Please correct my understanding.
I use 'anyone' for negative sentences. e.g I haven't heard anyone saying that.
I use "someone/somebody" for positive sentences. e.g I have heard someone/somebody say that.
Thank you!
Top answer
Seems like a good rule. I'd also say that "someone" is more specific (referring to few or one person), while "anyone" is more general. " -any student can chime in.
- Seems like a good rule.
- I'd also say that "someone" is more specific (referring to few or one person), while "anyone" is more general.
- " -any student can chime in.
- " -I need at least one person to answer.
- " No, there are very few strict rules in English.
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Seems like a good rule.
I'd also say that "someone" is more specific (referring to few or one person), while "anyone" is more general.
"Can anyone in the class give me the answer?" -any student can chime in.
"Can someone give the answer?" -I need at least one person to answer.
"Someone (not anyone) is on the phone for you."
No, there are very few strict
I'd also say that "someone" is more specific (referring to few or one person), while "anyone" is more general.
"Can anyone in the class give me the answer?" -any student can chime in.
"Can someone give the answer?" -I need at least one person to answer.
"Someone (not anyone) is on the phone for you."
No, there are very few strict
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Thank you teacher Vorpar! I was just worried about strict rules of using (anyone,someone and somebody) I thought there were. Now I am fine. Thank you again!
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Here are some sentences with anyone and/or someone:
Anyone can enroll in this class. There are no prerequisites.
If someone / anyone enrolls in the class, then it will be scheduled. If no one enrolls in the class, then it will be cancelled.
I don't know anyone who speaks Chinese.
I know someone who speaks Chinese.
Does anyone / someone here speak Chine
Anyone can enroll in this class. There are no prerequisites.
If someone / anyone enrolls in the class, then it will be scheduled. If no one enrolls in the class, then it will be cancelled.
I don't know anyone who speaks Chinese.
I know someone who speaks Chinese.
Does anyone / someone here speak Chine
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mudclayI use "anyone/anybody" for negative sentences. ... I use "someone/somebody" for positive sentences.You left out "anybody".
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