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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Noun after 'any'

i am confused whether the noun after the word 'any' should be in prural or singular form. I understand that if the noun is uncountable, it should be in singular form. But I have seen for many cases, singular form is used eventhough the noun is countable.
  

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The most common use of 'any' is in negative sentences and questions. For instance: Is there any sugar in the jar? Is there any way to solve this problem?

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  • The most common use of 'any' is in negative sentences and questions.
  • For instance: Is there any sugar in the jar?
  • Is there any way to solve this problem?
  • You can paint the wall any colour you like.
  • ' Any can also be used with mass ouns and plural count nouns: Any land is valuable tehse days.
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The most common use of 'any' is in negative sentences and questions.

For instance:

Is there any sugar in the jar?

Is there any way to solve this problem?

You can paint the wall any colour you like.

(Any colour means 'red or green or blue or.....'

Any can also be used with mass ouns and plural count noun
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is it true to use singular countable noun after "any"?

i know that the answer is yes. and i know that it used for saying that it does not matter which thing or person you choose.ex:take any book u want.

my teacher said my answer is true but not exactly. i was wondering if someone could help me to find the answer.
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Please read the post above yours; it states clearly that 'any' can be used before plural nouns.

Take any book you want. (= take one)
Take any books you want. (= take several)
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