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Qudsia Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

DIFERENCE

Please tell me the subtle difference between SOME and ANY ??
  

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'Some' is more often used in affirmative statements. 'Any' if more often used in negative statements and questions. In those contexts, the words are 'unmarked': that is, they carry a neutral tone or attitude.

— Mister Micawber

  • 'Some' is more often used in affirmative statements.
  • 'Any' if more often used in negative statements and questions.
  • In those contexts, the words are 'unmarked': that is, they carry a neutral tone or attitude.
  • Do you have any apples?
  • I have no idea whether you might possess apples.
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'Some' is more often used in affirmative statements. 'Any' if more often used in negative statements and questions. In those contexts, the words are 'unmarked': that is, they carry a neutral tone or attitude.

Do you have any apples? I have no idea whether you might possess apples. I am unbiassed in my opinion: 'any' is unmarked in this question.

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