Some & any -- এই দুইটির ব্যবহার - TopicsExpress



          

Some & any -- এই দুইটির ব্যবহার নিয়ে আশা করি আর কোন কনফিউশন থাকবে না -- যদি আপনি পোস্টটি ভালো করে পড়েন -- The words some and any are used when the speaker cannot specify or does not need/want to specify a number or an exact amount. Compare the following sentences: - I saw seven deer when riding my bike in the forest yesterday. (It is important that you know how many deer I saw.) - I saw some deer when riding my bike in the forest yesterday. (I dont know exactly how many deer I saw. Or: It is not important that you know exactly how many deer I saw.) The rules that follow apply also to words containing some and any: somebody/anybody, something/anything, etc. In general, some is used in positive sentences: - I got some nice presents for Christmas this year. -This job is going to take some time. --Look! There are some large black birds on the roof of the church. -You have some butter on your chin. - If you are hungry, there are some biscuits in the cupboard. - Im sure Ill return to Japan some day. - There is somebody on the phone for you. - Id like to go somewhere hot this summer. In general, any is used in negative sentences and questions: - I didnt get any nice presents for Christmas this year. - I looked in the cupboard but I couldnt find any biscuits. - I dont need any help. - Shes so rude. No wonder she doesnt have any friends. - I dont have anything to wear to the dance. - Im not hungry. I dont want anything to eat. - Do you have any brothers or sisters? - Did you catch any fish? - Have you seen any good films recently? -Does anyone know the answer? -Are you going anywhere this Christmas? In fact, the use of some/any is a little more complicated. Following are two common occasions when the above rules are broken: 1. We can use some in questions when offering/requesting: -Would you like some more tea? - Could I have some milk, please? -Do you want something to eat? 2. We use any in positive sentences when we mean it doesnt matter which ..: - You can come and ask for my help any time. - Which book shall I read? - Any one. Its up to you. -You can sit anywhere but here. This is my seat!
Posted on: Sun, 20 Jul 2014 08:27:57 +0000

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