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Mark99999989 Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

I don't think some / any of the boys have green shirts.

Should it be some or any, and why?

I do realize that using "some" here could be awkward, but regardless, I'm wondering which answer is gramatically correct.

THANK YOU!!!

  

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mark99999989 I'm wondering which answer is grammatically correct. Both. 'Any' means that the speaker thinks all of the boys are shirtless.

— Mister Micawber

  • mark99999989 I'm wondering which answer is grammatically correct.
  • Both.
  • 'Any' means that the speaker thinks all of the boys are shirtless.
  • 'Some' means that s/he thinks some of the boys are shirtless.
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mark99999989 I'm wondering which answer is grammatically correct.

Both. 'Any' means that the speaker thinks all of the boys are shirtless. 'Some' means that s/he thinks some of the boys are shirtless.

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