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Jenny chiu Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

some / much

There are two options:
Does Emily want some water?
Does Emily want much water?

Which one is correct?
Is "some" only for positive sentence?
  

Top answer

They are both correct in the right context. 'Some' can be used In negative sentences, but 'any' is more usual. ' Rover

— Rover_KE

  • They are both correct in the right context.
  • 'Some' can be used In negative sentences, but 'any' is more usual.
  • ' Rover
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2 Answers
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They are both correct in the right context.

'Some' can be used In negative sentences, but 'any' is more usual.

'Emily doesn't want any water.'

Rover
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Jenny chiuWhich one is correct?
Each is correct in the right context.
Jenny chiuIs "some" only for positive sentence?
No. For example, you can easily have a negative question with 'some': Doesn't Emily want some water?

CJ
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