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Flyfly Posted 14 years ago
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Some or any for affirmative clause?

Between these two sentences below, which one is correct?

Do you want some candies?
Do you want any candies?

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In questions we usually use any, but we often use some in questions when we expect the answer 'yes' : Would you like some tea?

  • In questions we usually use any, but we often use some in questions when we expect the answer 'yes' : Would you like some tea?
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In questions we usually use any, but we often use some in questions when we expect the answer 'yes' : Would you like some tea?
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So regarding the example in my question, do you want some candies is preferable?

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