Some, Any Or No?

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Matthaios Matthaiakis, English Teacher
Matthaios Mattha teaches English at a private school of foreign languages since 2005 and holds a background in business with studies at the University of Salford in Manchester. His true passion lies in the field of teaching.
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1. Some people prefer to study in the morning. Others at night.

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Some people prefer to study in the morning while others prefer to study at night. This statement is true because different individuals have different preferences when it comes to studying. Some people find that they are more alert and focused in the morning, allowing them to absorb information more effectively. On the other hand, some individuals may find that they are more productive and can concentrate better during the night. Ultimately, the choice of studying time depends on personal preferences and what works best for each individual.

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Some, Any Or No? - Quiz

This quiz titled 'Some, Any or No? ' assesses understanding of these quantifiers in English grammar. It includes various sentences where learners choose the correct word, enhancing their... see moregrammatical precision and fluency in English usage. see less

2. There isn't ..... food in the fridge

Explanation

The correct answer is "any" because it is used in negative sentences to indicate the absence of something. In this case, it suggests that there is no food in the fridge. The word "some" indicates a positive quantity, while "no" implies a complete absence. However, "any" is the appropriate choice as it emphasizes the lack of food in the given context.

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3. I gave him ...... medicine for his toothache. He must be fine now. 

Explanation

The word "some" is used to indicate an unspecified quantity or amount of medicine. It suggests that the speaker provided a certain amount of medicine to the person with a toothache, but the exact quantity is not specified. The use of "some" implies that the speaker believes the medicine given should be sufficient to alleviate the toothache and expects the person to be fine now.

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4. She doesn't want ...... dessert. She is on a strict diet. 

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The word "any" is the correct answer because it is used in negative sentences to indicate that there is no preference or possibility for something. In this case, the person is on a strict diet and does not want any dessert, indicating that they are not allowing themselves to have any type of dessert.

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5. There aren't ..... books on the desk. 

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The correct answer is "any" because it indicates that there are no books on the desk. "No" would imply that there are books on the desk, while "some" would imply that there are at least a few books on the desk. "Any" is the appropriate word to use when there are zero books on the desk.

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6. There aren't ..... good book on this topic. I will have to write one myself!

Explanation

The word "any" is the correct answer because it is used in negative sentences to indicate the absence or lack of something. In this case, the speaker is expressing that there are no good books on the topic. The use of "any" emphasizes the lack of availability and suggests that the speaker will have to take the initiative to write a book on the topic themselves.

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7. Can a have ..... orange juice?

Explanation

The word "some" can be used to indicate an indefinite quantity of orange juice. It implies that a person can have an unspecified amount of orange juice, without specifying a specific quantity or limitation.

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8. If you have ..... problem give me a call.

Explanation

The word "any" in this sentence suggests that the speaker is open to helping with any type of problem. It indicates that the speaker is willing to offer assistance regardless of the specific issue.

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9. I am very busy. I have .... time to chat with you now. 

Explanation

The correct answer is "no" because the sentence indicates that the person is very busy and does not have any time to chat. The word "no" implies the absence of time available for chatting.

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10. We are broke. We have ..... money to spend.

Explanation

The correct answer is "no" because the sentence states that "We are broke" which means we have no money. Therefore, the word "no" accurately reflects the lack of money to spend.

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Some people prefer to study in the morning. Others at night.
There isn't ..... food in the fridge
I gave him ...... medicine for his toothache. He must be fine...
She doesn't want ...... dessert. She is on a strict diet. 
There aren't ..... books on the desk. 
There aren't ..... good book on this topic. I will have to write...
Can a have ..... orange juice?
If you have ..... problem give me a call.
I am very busy. I have .... time to chat with you now. 
We are broke. We have ..... money to spend.
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