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Some, few and any
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Could anyabody explain me when I need to use "some", "few" and "any" or it does not matter when I apply those words
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Could anyabody explain me when I need to use "some", "few" and "any" or it does not matter when I apply those words
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"some X" or "some X's" means more than zero, but less than all. It doesn't specify whether "some X" is a majority or not. If X is countable, "some X's" always means more than one.
- "some X" or "some X's" means more than zero, but less than all.
- It doesn't specify whether "some X" is a majority or not.
- If X is countable, "some X's" always means more than one.
- "few X" or "few X's" means less than a majority of a group.
- It doesn't specify a quantity either.
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"some X" or "some X's" means more than zero, but less than all. It doesn't specify whether "some X" is a majority or not. If X is countable, "some X's" always means more than one.
"few X" or "few X's" means less than a majority of a group. It doesn't specify a quantity either.
"any X" or "any X's" means there is no restriction on which or how much X. It could be whatever a
"few X" or "few X's" means less than a majority of a group. It doesn't specify a quantity either.
"any X" or "any X's" means there is no restriction on which or how much X. It could be whatever a
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Thanks a lot for your information. However, I forgot to include the usage of these words during questions and answers. Could you explain me more details of this, please?
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There are no absolute rules, but still some applicable ones in general.
1. some: in declarative sentences
There are some people in the room.
2. any: in negative and interrogative sentences
I don't have any money now.
Do you have any information to tell me?
3. few: with negative implications
I have few friends around here.
1. some: in declarative sentences
There are some people in the room.
2. any: in negative and interrogative sentences
I don't have any money now.
Do you have any information to tell me?
3. few: with negative implications
I have few friends around here.
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"Some" can also be singular. This is particularly obvious is compond words like "someone", "somebody", "somehow", "something", etc.. You may also encounter it in phrases like "Some *** nicked my wallet!" - here you mean one person, not many people.
It's an ambiguous word. You need the context to figure it out.
Rommie
It's an ambiguous word. You need the context to figure it out.
Rommie
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