When can the determiner 'any' be omitted?
Hi there, do I need to use any in questions and negative sentences when using plural nouns? Is it necessary to use any in the following sentences? I have found a site Do you have children? vs. Do you have ANY children? Is there a difference? | Ask The Editor | Learner's Dictionary that says It is not necessary. If I omit any will that be grammatical?
Here are some examples:
- Hey John, do you have any books?
- Last month, I visited a rain forest. I did not see any animals there.
To me It seems that any is not mandatory in questions and negative sentences when using plural nouns. Can anyone please explain?
Top answer
Hello cat desk, Yes, "any" isn't mandatory in your sentences, and your sentences are okay without it. com/questions/166429/usage-and-omission-of-any-with-a-plural-noun-in-a-negative-sentence&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwix1_fnz_zfAhUI2aQKHdQFAysQrAIwAnoECAsQAw&usg=AOvVaw3sB3ZV4vfUjAR4mdw1xFUx Best wishes, Joseph
- Hello cat desk, Yes, "any" isn't mandatory in your sentences, and your sentences are okay without it.
- com/questions/166429/usage-and-omission-of-any-with-a-plural-noun-in-a-negative-sentence&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwix1_fnz_zfAhUI2aQKHdQFAysQrAIwAnoECAsQAw&usg=AOvVaw3sB3ZV4vfUjAR4mdw1xFUx Best wishes, Joseph
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Hello cat desk,
Yes, "any" isn't mandatory in your sentences, and your sentences are okay without it. Please look at the link below:
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