Grammar Test: Some / Any Quiz
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I have ................ apples. That's great ! I need to cook a pie.
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About This Quiz
Challenge your grammar skills with our 'Some / Any Quiz'! This quiz focuses on the correct usage of 'some' and 'any'—common determiners in English. Test your understanding of when to use 'some' for affirmative sentences and 'any' for negative and interrogative sentences. Navigate through a series of questions that explore the nuances of these words in various contexts. Whether you're a language learner or looking to fine-tune your grammar, this quiz provides an engaging and informative way to enhance your mastery of 'some' and 'any' in English. Sharpen your grammar acumen and boost your confidence in language usage!
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I've got ................... ideas for the French test.
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A. SomeExplanation
The correct answer is "some". In this sentence, the speaker is stating that they have ideas for the French test. The word "some" is used to indicate an unspecified but positive quantity of ideas. It implies that the speaker has at least a few ideas for the test.Rate this question:
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......................... people think that Mary is stupid.
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A. SomeExplanation
The word "some" is the correct answer because it implies that not all people think that Mary is stupid. It suggests that there is a portion of people who hold this belief, but not everyone. This answer acknowledges that there may be differing opinions about Mary's intelligence.Rate this question:
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I have got .......................... money so I can go to the movies.
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A. SomeExplanation
The correct answer is "some." In this sentence, the speaker is expressing that they have a certain amount of money, which allows them to go to the movies. "Some" is used to indicate an unspecified or indefinite amount of money, which fits the context of the sentence. "Any" would not be appropriate here, as it implies a negative or interrogative meaning, suggesting that the speaker does not have any money.Rate this question:
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There isn't .................. money in the envelope. I can't buy a manga!
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A. AnyExplanation
The correct answer is "any". In the sentence, the speaker is expressing a lack of money in the envelope and their inability to buy a manga. The word "any" is used to convey the absence of money and emphasizes the speaker's frustration.Rate this question:
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If you're hungry, there's .................... pizza in the fridge.
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A. SomeExplanation
The correct answer is "some" because it implies that there is a certain amount of pizza available in the fridge. The use of "some" suggests that there is at least a portion of pizza that can be eaten, indicating that there is food available for someone who is hungry.Rate this question:
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This homework is going to take ............. time.
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A. SomeExplanation
The correct answer is "some" because it indicates that the homework will require a certain amount of time, but not an excessive or specific amount. It implies that there is a need for time, but not necessarily a large or indefinite amount.Rate this question:
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I'm sure I made ................... mistakes on the math test yesterday.
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A. SomeExplanation
The word "some" is the correct answer because it indicates that the speaker believes they made a few mistakes on the math test. It implies that there were errors, but not an excessive amount.Rate this question:
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I'm visiting New York next week. I've got ............. family over there.
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A. SomeExplanation
The word "some" is the correct answer because it implies that the speaker has at least a few family members in New York. It suggests that the speaker has a connection to the city and is likely to have a support system or people to visit while they are there. The word "any" would imply that the speaker does not have any family members in New York, which contradicts the information given in the sentence.Rate this question:
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I'm afraid I have got ................... bad news for you.
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A. SomeExplanation
The correct answer is "some". In this sentence, "some" is used to indicate that there is a certain amount of bad news to be delivered. It implies that the speaker has information that might not be entirely positive or pleasant.Rate this question:
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The lesson is over. Do you have ............... questions?
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A. AnyExplanation
The correct answer is "any" because it is used in negative and interrogative sentences to indicate the absence or presence of something. In this context, it is asking if the person has questions after the lesson, implying that they can ask any questions they may have. "Some" would not be appropriate here as it suggests a limited or unspecified number of questions, whereas "any" allows for the possibility of having no questions or multiple questions.Rate this question:
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Do you have .............. brothers or sisters?
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A. AnyExplanation
The correct answer is "any" because the question is asking if the person has any brothers or sisters. "Any" is used in questions and negative sentences to indicate the possibility or existence of something. In this case, it is used to ask if the person has any siblings, regardless of the number.Rate this question:
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You need to buy ................ new shoes. These ones are too old and ugly!
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A. SomeExplanation
The correct answer is "some" because it implies a specific quantity of new shoes is needed. "Any" would suggest that it doesn't matter how many new shoes are bought, while "some" indicates that at least a few new shoes should be purchased.Rate this question:
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Sorry, you can't have a milkshake. There isn't ............. milk.
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A. AnyExplanation
The correct answer is "any" because the sentence is negative and is expressing the absence of milk. "Any" is used in negative sentences to indicate the absence or lack of something. In this case, it means that there is no milk available for a milkshake.Rate this question:
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I haven't got .............. solutions to the problem.
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A. AnyExplanation
The word "any" is the correct answer because it is used in negative sentences to indicate that there is no solution to the problem. "Some" would imply that there is at least one solution, which contradicts the negative meaning of the sentence.Rate this question:
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Do you know .............. good restaurants in London?
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A. AnyExplanation
In this question, the word "any" is the correct answer. The question is asking if the person knows of a good restaurant in London, and the word "any" is used to indicate that the person is open to any suggestions or recommendations. By using "any," the person is not limiting the options to a specific number or type of restaurant, but rather asking for any suggestions that the other person may have.Rate this question:
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Do you have ................. good ideas for Ben's birthday present?
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A. AnyExplanation
The word "any" is the correct answer because it is used in questions to ask if someone has at least one or some of something. In this case, it is asking if the person has any good ideas for Ben's birthday present, meaning they are looking for any suggestions or recommendations. The word "some" would not be correct in this context because it implies that the person already has some ideas, whereas the question is asking if they have any ideas at all.Rate this question:
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Are there ............... letters for me?
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A. AnyExplanation
The correct answer is "any" because the question is asking if there are any letters for the person. "Any" is used in questions and negative sentences to refer to an indefinite quantity or number. In this case, it is asking if there are an indefinite number of letters for the person.Rate this question:
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If they have ................... great cookie recipes, I'm interested!
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A. SomeExplanation
The correct answer is "some". In this sentence, the speaker is expressing their interest in a great cookie recipe. The word "some" is used to indicate that the speaker is open to receiving or learning about a specific number or amount of cookie recipes, rather than a general or unlimited number.Rate this question:
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Do you have ............ butter in the fridge? I need some with the bread.
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A. AnyExplanation
The word "any" is the correct answer because it is used in questions and negative sentences to refer to an indefinite quantity or amount. In this case, the question is asking if there is any butter in the fridge, indicating that the speaker is open to any amount of butter. "Some" could also be used in this context, but "any" is a more appropriate choice as it implies a broader range of possibilities.Rate this question:
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