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Tara2 Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Any/some

What is the difference if we use "any" instead of "some"?


Teacher: Stanley has some difficulties both mentally and physically. Don’t scold him or laugh at him if he makes some mistakes.
Hebee: Yes.
(Kokko and May, a comic book)

  

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) This is the intended meaning. ) "some" usually presupposes the existence of something. "any" does not.

— CalifJim

  • ) This is the intended meaning.
  • ) "some" usually presupposes the existence of something.
  • "any" does not.
  • CJ
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Tara2if he makes some mistakes

~ if he makes a few mistakes (He might make a few mistakes.)

This is the intended meaning.

Tara2if he makes any mistakes

~ if he makes even one mistake (This sounds more strict.)

"some" usually presupposes the existence of something. "any" does not.

CJ

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