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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Anytning/something

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I want you to help me to clarify when I should use these pronouns.
  

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anything and something follow the same pattern of usage as any and some . Basically, the words with some are used in positive statements. Words with any are used in negatives and questions.

  • anything and something follow the same pattern of usage as any and some .
  • Basically, the words with some are used in positive statements.
  • Words with any are used in negatives and questions.
  • But there are some exceptions, for example, questions that are intended as offers or requests use some .
  • Would you like some tea?
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anything and something follow the same pattern of usage as any and some.

Basically, the words with some are used in positive statements. Words with any are used in negatives and questions. But there are some exceptions, for example, questions that are intended as offers or requests use some. Would you like some tea? May I have

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