Some Important Information
Use of Some and Any
Some
'Some' is used with count and noncount nouns in positive
sentences.
Example:
There is some news for the bell person.
There is some grass in the park.
There are some special occasions that require a liquor license.
There are some tried and true methods for weight reduction.
Any
Use 'any' with both count and noncount nouns in negative
sentences.
Example:
There isn't any water in storage.
There aren't any menu items that we haven't discounted.
Use 'any' with both count and noncount nouns in questions.
Example:
Is there any note left by management about alcohol sales?
Are there any questions about nutrition practices?
Compound Words with 'Any' and 'Some'
Many compound nouns are constructed with 'any' and 'some'
somebody -- anybody
someone -- anyone
something -- anything
somewhere -- anywhere
Use the same rules as 'any' and 'some' with these compound nouns. Use compound nouns with 'any-' in negative sentences and questions. Use compounds nouns with 'some-' in positive sentences.
Example:
Is there anything you need for our management training programs?
Is there anyone who enjoys talking to salespersons?
There isn't anything we can do about the poor service.
Is there anyone who doesn't use a guest check service?
NOTE: 'somebody - someone' and 'anybody - anyone' are synonymous and can be used interchangeably.