Short sentences with the word some

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  1. Правила употребления some
  2. Правило употребления местоимения any
  3. Правило употребления some, any и артиклей a/an
  4. Правило употребления местоимения no
  5. SOME, ANY, NO exercises
  6. Заключение

В английском языке some, any и no относятся к категории неопределенных местоимений. Ниже будут рассмотрены правила употребления some, any и no, а также их производных.

Упражнения на отработку использования some, any, no, a также их производных (something, anything, nothing / somebody, anybody, nobody /somewhere, anywhere, nowhere) помогут вам закрепить знания по данной теме. Если упражнения показались сложными – предлагаю повторить правила использования some, any, no.

Правила употребления some

1. Использование some с неисчисляемыми существительными в значении «немного»:

  • There is some tea in the cup. – В чашке есть немного чая.

К неисчисляемым существительным английского языка, как правило, относятся такие категории существительных, как вещественные, абстрактные, то есть то, что нельзя посчитать.

2. Также some употребляется с исчисляемыми существительными, стоящими во множественном числе в значении «несколько», «некоторые»:

  • Some pupils brought interesting books. – Несколько учеников/ некоторые ученики принесли интересные книги.

3. Еще один случай употребления неопределенного местоимения some – с исчисляемыми существительными в единственном числе, при этом значение будет «какой-то»:

  • Some guy called and wanted to talk with you. – Звонил какой-то парень и хотел поговорить с тобой.

Как правило, some и его производные употребляются в утвердительных предложениях, но также есть случаи, когда местоимение some используется в вопросительных предложениях.

4. Когда мы хотим попросить о чем-то или наоборот, предложить что-то:

  • Would you like some soup? – Не хотели бы Вы немного супа?
  • Can I have some cold milk, please? – Можно мне холодного молока, пожалуйста?

5. Когда мы задаем вопрос, ответ на который предполагается быть утвердительным:

  • What a smell! Are you cooking something tasty? – Какой запах! Ты готовишь что-то вкусненькое?

Есть еще одно правило употребления some в английском языке. Местоимение some можно использовать с предлогом of в значении «некоторые из». В данном случае перед существительным необходимо поставить либо определенный артикль, либо указательное или притяжательное местоимение.

  • Some of my friends are going to Moscow this week. – Некоторые из моих друзей собираются в Москву на этой неделе.
  • Some of the houses were destroyed during the fire. – Некоторые из домов были разрушены во время пожара.

Правило употребления местоимения any

Местоимение any и все его производные обычно употребляются в отрицательных и вопросительных предложениях:

  • I don’t have any problems at school. –У меня нет проблем в школе.
  • Do you have any news? – Есть какие-нибудь новости?

Также есть правила для случаев, когда any употребляется в утвердительных предложениях:

  • Когда имеется в виду «любой», «всякий», «что угодно», «где угодно», «как угодно»: Anyone can do this. – Любой может это сделать.
  • В придаточных предложениях после «if»: If you have any questions let me know. – Если у вас будут вопросы, дайте знать.

Если в предложении уже имеются нижеперечисленные наречия и предлог с отрицательным значением:

  • Hardly
  • Scarcely
  • Never
  • Without
  • Seldom
  • Rarely

I seldom go anywhere at night. – Я очень редко выхожу куда-либо ночью.

Without any doubt, he is a good person. – Без сомнения, он хороший человек.

He never stays alone at home. – Он никогда не остается дома один.

Если местоимение any употребляется с предлогом of, то на русский язык конструкция будет переводиться как «любой»:

You can take any of these books they are all very interesting. – Можешь взять любую из этих книг, они все очень интересные.

Но стоит запомнить правило с any, что производные от местоимения, такие как anyone, anybody, anywhere, не могут использоваться с предлогом of.

После производных местоимений можно использовать наречие else в значении «еще», «кроме».

  • Are you going to tell me anything else? – Ты хочешь мне сказать что-то еще?
  • Does anybody need extra paper? – Кому-нибудь еще нужна бумага?

Правило употребления some, any и артиклей a/an

Есть случаи, когда можно задуматься над выбором между some, неопределенным артиклем «а» и нулевым артиклем. Этот случай касается неисчисляемых существительных.

  • Could you give me some water, please?
  • Could you give me a water, please?
  • Could you give me water, please?

Все три предложения переводятся как «Не могли бы вы дать мне воды, пожалуйста?». Разница состоит в том, что в первом предложении мы как бы просим небольшое количество жидкости, во втором, употребляя артикль «а», мы имеем в виду, что нам нужен один стакан или чашка воды, грубо говоря, одна «порция», а в третьем варианте мы имеем в виду, что нам важна вода, а не что-то другое, неважно в каком количестве.

Правило употребления местоимения no

Местоимение no употребляется как перед исчисляемыми существительными, так и перед неисчисляемыми. Само предложение, в котором есть местоимение no приобретает отрицательное значение. Стоит отметить, что глагол в предложении с no будет всегда в положительной форме, поскольку двойного отрицания в английском языке нет.

  • I have no tasks to do now. – Сейчас мне нечего делать.
  • We have no juice at home. Please, go to the shop. – У нас дома нет сока. Пожалуйста, сходи в магазин.

Упражнения на отработку использования some, any, no, a также их производных (something, anything, nothing / somebody, anybody, nobody /somewhere, anywhere, nowhere) помогут вам закрепить знания по данной теме. Если упражнения показались сложными – предлагаю повторить правила использования some, any, no.

SOME, ANY, NO exercises

Exercise 1. Write in a, an, some or any.

1. Is there _____ milk in the  crystal glass?

— No, there isn’t _____ milk in the crystal glass

There’s _____ juice in the crystal glass.

2. — Are there_____ sausages on the round plate?

-There aren’t _____  sausages on the round plate.

There are _____ sandwiches on the round plate.

3. -Is there_____ glass on the wooden table?

— No, there isn’t  _____ glass on the wooden  table.

There’s _____ cup on the wooden table.

Ответы к упражнению:

1 any, any, some, 2 any, any, some, 3 a / any, any, a

Exercise 2. Write in a, an, some, any.

  1. There’s ______angel on the top.
  2. There are ______ornaments on the tree.
  3. Are there ______lights on the tree?
  4. There isn’t ______Christmas tree in the house.
  5. There’s ______ jam on the wooden table.
  6. Is there  ______bread in the basket?
  7. There aren’t  ______ vegetables in the fridge.

Ответы к упражнению:

1 an, 2 some, 3 any, 4 any, 5 some, 6 any, 7 any

Exercise 3. Complete the sentences with some/any/no.

  1. There is _______  tea in the crystal  glass, but it is very hot.
  2. There is  _______  fresh milk in the fridge. I can’t make porridge.
  3. Are there ________  tasty apples in the bag?
  4. There isn’t _______  jam on the round plate.
  5. There are _______  bananas on the wooden  table. They are yellow.
  6. There is  ________ butter on the plate.
  7. There is ________ cheese on the table, but there’re ____________ cheese sandwiches.
  8. There isn’t  _________ sausage on the table.
  9. There are  ____________ potatoes in the bag.
  10. There aren’t ______________  bananas on the table, but there are ________  cucumbers there.

Ответы к упражнению:

1 some, 2 no, 3 any, 4 any, 5 some, 6 some / no, 7 no, some  /  some, no, 8 any, 9 some / no, 10 any, some

Exercise 4. Complete the sentences with the words

Cucumbers, tomatoes, cabbage, apples, carrots

There is some fresh ________ on the wooden table. There aren’t any ___________ in the big bag, but there are some ________ there. There are no green ________ on the table, but there are some tasty red _________ there.

Ответы к упражнению:

Possible answer: Cabbage, carrots, apples, cucumbers, tomatoes

Exercise 5. Read the sentences. Draw your picture.

There is some food in the fridge. There is some cheese on the shelf. There are some sausages to the right of the cheese. There are two cucumbers on the shelf. There is a red tomato to the left of the cucumbers. There is some cabbage behind the tomato.

Ответы к упражнению:

Your own picture

Exercise 6. Choose the correct item.

  1. Is there some/any butter in the fridge?
  2. There isn’t any/no bread in the bag.
  3. There are some/any cucumbers on the table.
  4. There are any/no potatoes in the box.
  5. There is/are some cheese on the shelf.

Ответы к упражнению:

1 any, 2 any, 3 some, 4 no, 5 is

Exercise 7. Ask questions to the given answers.

  1. Yes, there’re some yellow tomatoes in the fridge.
  2. No, there isn’t any hot chocolate in the cup.
  3. Yes, there are some cheese sandwiches on the round plate.
  4. No, there is no salt on the shelf.

Ответы к упражнению:

Are there any yellow tomatoes in the fridge?

Is there any hot chocolate in the cup?

Are there any cheese sandwiches on the round plate?

Is there any salt in the shelf?

Exercise 8. Fill in some/any/no.

  1. There is ______  milk in the cup, but it is very cold.
  2. There is  ______   bread on the table. I can’t make sandwiches.
  3. Are there ______ oranges in the bag?
  4. There isn’t ______ cheese in the fridge.
  5. There are______  flowers in the vase. They are red.
  6. There are ______ carrots in the fridge. I can’t make soup.
  7. There is ______  coffee in the cup, but it is very hot.
  8. Is there  ______  cheese in the fridge?
  9. There isn’t  ______  juice in the glass.
  10. There are ______   grapes on the plate. They are green.
  11. They’ve got ______ buns in this shop.
  12. I’d like ________ potatoes, please.
  13. Have you got ______  ice-cream?
  14. There aren’t ___________ boys in the team!
  15. There are ___________ video shops in the town!
  16. This is a terrible party. There isn’t ________ good music!
  17. I’ve got  ___________ posters of Ricky Martin.
  18. Have you got ___________ posters of Britney Spears?
  19. ‘Sit down, please.’ ‘But there aren’t ___________ chairs!’
  20. There is ______ milk in the fridge. Go to the shop and buy ______.
  21. I can see______ tomatoes in the bag. Let’s make______ salad.
  22. There aren’t ______cucumbers in the fridge.
  23. Would you like ______tea?
  24. Is there ______cheese on the shelf?

Ответы к упражнению:

1 some, 2 no, 3 any, 4 any, 5 some, 6 no, 7 some, 8 any, 9 any, 10 some, 11 some / no, 12 some, 13 some, 14 any, 15 some / no, 16 any, 17 some / no, 18 any, 19 any, 20 no, some, 21 some, some, 22 any, 23 some, 24 any

Exercise 9. Correct the sentences.

  1. Are there any milk in the fridge?
  2. There is no tomatoes in the salad.
  3. Is there some sugar in this coffee?
  4. There are some hamburger on the menu.
  5. I’d like any potatoes, please.
  6. There are some jam on the bread,
  7. There’s some fly in my soup.
  8. We’ve got some banana.
  9. There isn’t some money in my pocket.
  10. There is some posters on the wall.
  11. Is there a salt in this soup?

Ответы к упражнению:

1 are =>Is, 2 is => are, 3 some => any, 4 hamburger => hamburgers, 5 any => some, 6 are => is, 7 some => a, 8 banana=> bananas, 9 some => any, 10 is => are, 11 a => any

Заключение

Если хорошо запомнить все правила и исключения, употребление местоимений “some” и “any” не должно вызвать трудностей. После прочтения этого материала и прохождения упражнений вы знаете, как использовать их в предложении.

Источники:

http://grammar-tei.com/some-any-no-i-proizvodnye-uprazhneniya-s-otvetami/

https://puzzle-english.com/directory/some-any-no

https://www.ef.ru/englishfirst/kids/efblog/grammar-and-vocab/grammar-tips/5402/

In general we use some (also somebody/someone/something) in positive sentences and any (also anybody etc.) in negative sentences:
1 some
* We bought some flowers.
* He’s busy. He’s got some work to do.
* There’s somebody at the door.
* I’m hungry. I want something to eat.

2 any
* We didn’t buy any flowers.
* He’s lazy. He never does any work.
* There isn’t anybody at the door.
* I’m not hungry. I don’t want anything to eat.

We use any in the following sentences because the meaning is negative:
* She went out without any money. (She didn’t take any money with her.)
* He refused to eat anything. (He didn’t eat anything.)
* Hardly anybody passed the examination. (= almost nobody passed)

In most questions we use any:
* ‘Have you got any luggage?’ ‘No, I haven’t.’
* ‘Has anybody seen my bag?’ ‘Yes, it’s under the table.’

But we use some in questions when we expect the answer ‘yes’:
* What’s wrong? Have you got something in your eye? (It seems that you have got
something in your eye and I expect you to answer ‘yes’.)

We use some in questions when we offer or ask for things:
* Would you like something to eat?
* Can I have some sugar, please?

We often use any after if:
* If there are any letters for me, can you send them on to this address?
* If anyone has any questions, I’ll be pleased to answer them.
* Let me know if you need anything.

The following sentences have the idea of if:
* I’m sorry for any trouble I’ve caused. (= if I have caused any trouble)
* Anyone who wants to do the exam must give me their names today. (= if there is anyone)

We also use any with the meaning ‘it doesn’t matter which’:
* You can catch any bus. They all go to the centre. (= it doesn’t matter which bus you catch)
* ‘Sing a song.’ ‘Which song shall I sing?’ ‘Any song. I don’t mind.’ (= it doesn’t matter which song)
* Come and see me any time you want.
* ‘Let’s go out somewhere.’ ‘Where shall we go?’ ‘Anywhere. I don’t mind.’
* We left the door unlocked. Anybody could have come in.

Compare something and anything:
* A: I’m hungry. I want something to eat.
B: What would you like?
A: I don’t mind. Anything. (= something, but it doesn’t matter what)

Somebody/someone/anybody/anyone are singular words:
* Someone is here to see you.

But we often use they/them/their after these words:
* Someone has forgotten their umbrella. (= his or her umbrella)
* If anybody wants to leave early, they can. (= he or she can)

EXERCISES
84.1 Complete the sentences with some or any.
1. We didn’t buy _any_ flowers.
2. This evening I’m going out with — friends of mine.
3. ‘Have you seen — good films recently?’ ‘No, I haven’t been to the cinema for ages.’
4. I didn’t have — money, so I had to borrow —.
5. Can I have — milk in my coffee, please?
6. I was too tired to do — work.
7. You can cash these traveller’s cheques at — bank.
8. Can you give me — information about places of interest in the town?
9. With the special tourist train ticket, you can travel on — train you like.
10. If there are — words you don’t understand, use a dictionary.

84.2 Complete the sentences with some- or any- + -body/-thing/-where.
1. I was too surprised to say _anything._
2. There’s — at the door. Can you go and see who it is?
3. Does — mind if I open the window?
4. I wasn’t feeling hungry, so I didn’t eat —.
5. You must be hungry. Would you like — to eat?
6. Quick, let’s go! There’s — coming and I don’t want — to see us.
7. Sally was upset about — and refused to talk to —.
8. This machine is very easy to use — can learn to use it in a very short time.
9. There was hardly — on the beach. It was almost deserted.
10. ‘Do you live — near Jim?’ ‘No, he lives in another part of town.’
11. We slept in a park because we didn’t have — to stay.
12. ‘Where shall we go on holiday?’ ‘Let’s go — warm and sunny.’
13. They stay at home all the time. They never seem to go —.
14. I’m going out now. If — phones while I’m out, can you tell them I’ll be back at 11.30?
15. Why are you looking under the bed? Have you lost —?
16. — who saw the accident should contact the police.
17. Sue is very secretive. She never tells — (2 words)

84.3 Complete the sentences. Use any (+ noun) or anybody/anything/anywhere.
1. Which bus do I have to catch? Any bus. They all go to the centre.
2. Which day shall I come? I don’t mind. —.
3. What do you want to eat? —. I don’t mind. Whatever you have.
4. Where shall I sit? It’s up to you. You can sit —you like.
5. What sort of job are you looking for? —. It doesn’t matter.
6. What time shall I phone tomorrow? —. I’ll be in all day.
7. Who shall I invite to the party? I don’t mind. — you like.
8. Which newspaper shall I buy? —. Whatever they have in the shop.

84.1

2 some 3 any

4 any … some

5 some 6 any

7 any 8 some

9 any

10 any (some is also possible)

84.2

2 somebody/someone

3 anybody/anyone

4 anything

5 something

6 somebody/someone …anybody/anyone

7 something … anybody/anyone

8 Anybody/Anyone

9 anybody/anyone

10 anywhere

11 anywhere

12 somewhere

13 anywhere

14 anybody/anyone

15 something

16 Anybody/Anyone

17 She never tells anybody anything or … anyone anything.

84.3

2 Any day

3 Anything

4 anywhere

5 Anything

6 Any time

7 Anybody/Anyone

8 Any newspaper/Any one

Упражнения на отработку использования some, any, no, a также их производных (something, anything, nothing / somebody, anybody, nobody /somewhere, anywhere, nowhere) помогут вам закрепить знания по данной теме. Если упражнения показались сложными – предлагаю повторить правила использования some, any, no.

SOME, ANY, NO exercises.

Exercise 1. Write in a, an, some or any.

1. Is there _____ milk in the  crystal glass?

— No, there isn’t _____ milk in the crystal glass

There’s _____ juice in the crystal glass.

2. — Are there_____ sausages on the round plate?

-There aren’t _____  sausages on the round plate.

There are _____ sandwiches on the round plate.

3. -Is there_____ glass on the wooden table?

— No, there isn’t  _____ glass on the wooden  table.

There’s _____ cup on the wooden table.

Exercise 2. Write in a, an, some, any.

  1. There’s ______angel on the top.
  2. There are ______ornaments on the tree.
  3. Are there ______lights on the tree?
  4. There isn’t ______Christmas tree in the house.
  5. There’s ______ jam on the wooden table.
  6. Is there  ______bread in the basket?
  7. There aren’t  ______ vegetables in the fridge.

Exercise 3. Complete the sentences with some/any/no.

  1. There is _______  tea in the crystal  glass, but it is very hot.
  2. There is  _______  fresh milk in the fridge. I can’t make porridge.
  3. Are there ________  tasty apples in the bag?
  4. There isn’t _______  jam on the round plate.
  5. There are _______  bananas on the wooden  table. They are yellow.
  6. There is  ________ butter on the plate.
  7. There is ________ cheese on the table, but there’re ____________ cheese sandwiches.
  8. There isn’t  _________ sausage on the table.
  9. There are  ____________ potatoes in the bag.
  10. There aren’t ______________  bananas on the table, but there are ________  cucumbers there.

Exercise 4. Complete the sentences with the words

Cucumbers, tomatoes, cabbage, apples, carrots

There is some fresh ________ on the wooden table. There aren’t any ___________ in the big bag, but there are some ________ there. There are no green ________ on the table, but there are some tasty red _________ there.

Exercise 5. Read the sentences. Draw your picture.

There is some food in the fridge. There is some cheese on the shelf. There are some sausages to the right of the cheese. There are two cucumbers on the shelf. There is a red tomato to the left of the cucumbers. There is some cabbage behind the tomato.

Exercise 6. Choose the correct item.

  1. Is there some/any butter in the fridge?
  2. There isn’t any/no bread in the bag.
  3. There are some/any cucumbers on the table.
  4. There are any/no potatoes in the box.
  5. There is/are some cheese on the shelf.

Exercise 7. Ask questions to the given answers.

  1. Yes, there’re some yellow tomatoes in the fridge.
  2. No, there isn’t any hot chocolate in the cup.
  3. Yes, there are some cheese sandwiches on the round plate.
  4. No, there is no salt on the shelf.

Exercise 8. Fill in some/any/no.

  1. There is ______  milk in the cup, but it is very cold.
  2. There is  ______   bread on the table. I can’t make sandwiches.
  3. Are there ______ oranges in the bag?
  4. There isn’t ______ cheese in the fridge.
  5. There are______  flowers in the vase. They are red.
  6. There are ______ carrots in the fridge. I can’t make soup.
  7. There is ______  coffee in the cup, but it is very hot.
  8. Is there  ______  cheese in the fridge?
  9. There isn’t  ______  juice in the glass.
  10. There are ______   grapes on the plate. They are green.
  11. They’ve got ______ buns in this shop.
  12. I’d like ________ potatoes, please.
  13. Have you got ______  ice-cream?
  14. There aren’t ___________ boys in the team!
  15. There are ___________ video shops in the town!
  16. This is a terrible party. There isn’t ________ good music!
  17. I’ve got  ___________ posters of Ricky Martin.
  18. Have you got ___________ posters of Britney Spears?
  19. ‘Sit down, please.’ ‘But there aren’t ___________ chairs!’
  20. There is ______ milk in the fridge. Go to the shop and buy ______.
  21. I can see______ tomatoes in the bag. Let’s make______ salad.
  22. There aren’t ______cucumbers in the fridge.
  23. Would you like ______tea?
  24. Is there ______cheese on the shelf?

 Exercise 9. Correct the sentences.

  1. Are there any milk in the fridge?
  2. There is no tomatoes in the salad.
  3. Is there some sugar in this coffee?
  4. There are some hamburger on the menu.
  5. I’d like any potatoes, please.
  6. There are some jam on the bread,
  7. There’s some fly in my soup.
  8. We’ve got some banana.
  9. There isn’t some money in my pocket.
  10. There is some posters on the wall.
  11. Is there a salt in this soup?

Exercise 10.  Read the dialogue. Fill in the gaps with some, any, or a / an.

A.  I’d like ________ (1) vegetable soup with bread, please.

B.  I’m afraid we haven’t got________   (2) vegetable soup today. But we’ve got________ (3) milk soup.

A.  I don’t like milk soup. I’ll have________ (4) vegetable salad.

B.  Vegetable salad. Anything else, sir?

A.  Chicken with boiled potatoes.

B.  I’m sorry, but we haven’t got________ (5) chicken. But you can have ________ (6) steak. And there is spaghetti or chips instead of boiled potatoes.

A.  All right. ________ (7) steak and ________ (8) chips. Have you got  ________ (9) juice or is there any

water?

 B. Of course, sir. We’ve got ________ (10) orange and apple juice.

A.  Have you got________ (11) tomato juice?

B.  Yes, it’s Spanish.

A.  That’s fine. And cheese. I’d like ________ (12) cheese and ________ (13) fruit salad.

B,  Would you like ________ (14) ice-cream?

A, Yes, please. One ice-cream.

Упражнение 11.  Вставьте some, any, no

  1. I was terrified that _______disaster was waiting for me.
  2. They didn’t make_______mistakes.
  3. I don’t think _______of us ought to wish the result to be different.
  4. There were_______people in the room. It was empty.
  5. Now that he lived in the country he seldom had _______visitors.
  6. I have_______money left. I’ve bought a very expensive book.
  7. When we were on holiday, we visited_______very interesting places.
  8. I went out to buy_______milk but they didn’t have_______in the shop.
  9. He is_______good as a pianist.

 Exercise 12. Choose the correct answer. Write the story in your notebook.

 Liz is shopping. She wants to buy (1 — anything / some / any) new clothes. She is going to a New Year party tonight, but she has got (2 — anything / nobody / nothing) to wear. She wants to buy (3 — some / any / something) nice and (4 — no / some / any) new shoes but she can’t find (5 — something / anything / anybody) that she likes. She is also looking for a present. She wants to buy (6 — nothing / anybody / something) special for her friend.

Exercise 13. Complete the dialogue. Use the words from the box.

 something, anybody, nobody, somebody

Granny: Tom, Jane, Max! Can __________ (1) help me tidy up? __________ (2) answers. Where are they?

Max: Granny! There’s__________ (3) in this room. Are you talking to yourself?

Granny: No, I’m not talking to myself. I’m asking __________ (4) to help me do __________ (5) about the

Max: OK. Can __________  (6) help Granny about the house? Tom, Jane, where are you? Come here, I want you to help Granny.

Exercise 14. Fill in the blanks with the necessary pronouns (some, any, anything, something, everybody, everything, no etc.):

1. Is there ______ interesting in the magazine? 2. There are______books on the table. 3. ______in the house is clean and good. 4. There is______here. 5. She will tell us______about her work. 6. She doesn’t want______new dress. 7. Is he going ______ today? 8. Good morning, ______ . 9. He never goes by train, he goes______by aeroplane. 10. They want a house, they have ______ to live. 11. Is______coming to see us today? 12. There aren’t______pencils in the box. 13. I didn’t see ______ yesterday, I was at home.

Exercise 15. Вставьте вместо пропусков местоимения some, any и их производные.

  1. Why are you looking under the table? Have you lost anything/ something?
  2. Do they live somewhere / anywhere near Suvorov Street?
  3. There is anything / something in my soup. It’s mosquito!
  4. I’m thirsty. Can I have some / any cold juice?
  5. He can do the job alone. He doesn’t need anybody else’s / somebody else’s help.
  6. We cannot close our eyes to the facts some / any longer.
  7. If anybody / somebody asks about me I’m at Kate’s.
  8. She can’t have lost the tickets! They have got to be anywhere / somewhere!
  9. I’ve lost my way! Isn’t there anyone / someone who could direct me to Victory Square?
  10. There is hardly anybody / somebody to be seen on the streets of the centre after dusk.
  11. David decided that he needed to do anything / something constructive with his life.
  12. Will you show me some / any of your latest sculptures?
  13. «What would you like to drink?» «Oh, anything / something. Whatever you’re having will be fine!»
  14. Tom was in bad mood and refused to go somewhere / anywhere.

Ответы к упражнениям.

Упражнение 1.

1 any, any, some, 2 any, any, some, 3 a / any, any, a

Упражнение 2.

1 an, 2 some, 3 any, 4 any, 5 some, 6 any, 7 any

Упражнение 3.

1 some, 2 no, 3 any, 4 any, 5 some, 6 some / no, 7 no, some  /  some, no, 8 any, 9 some / no, 10 any, some

Упражнение 4.

Possible answer: Cabbage, carrots, apples, cucumbers, tomatoes

Упражнение 5.

Your own picture

Упражнение 6.

1 any, 2 any, 3 some, 4 no, 5 is

Упражнение 7.

  1. Are there any yellow tomatoes in the fridge?
  2. Is there any hot chocolate in the cup?
  3. Are there any cheese sandwiches on the round plate?
  4. Is there any salt in the shelf?

Упражнение 8.

1 some, 2 no, 3 any, 4 any, 5 some, 6 no, 7 some, 8 any, 9 any, 10 some, 11 some / no, 12 some, 13 some, 14 any, 15 some / no, 16 any, 17 some / no, 18 any, 19 any, 20 no, some, 21 some, some, 22 any, 23 some, 24 any

Упражнение 9.

1 are =>Is, 2 is => are, 3 some => any, 4 hamburger => hamburgers, 5 any => some, 6 are => is, 7 some => a, 8 banana=> bananas, 9 some => any, 10 is => are, 11 a => any

Упражнение 10.

1 some, 2 any, 3 some, 4 some, 5 any, 6 a, 7 a, 8 some, 9 some, 10 some, 11 any, 12 some, 13 some, 14 some.

Производные some, any no

Упражнение 11.

1 – some, 2 – any, 3 – any, 4 – no, 5 – any, 6 – no, 7 – some, 8 – some / any, 9 — no

Упражнение 12.

1 some, 2 nothing, 3 something, 4 some, 5 anything, 6 something

Упражнение 13.

1 anybody, 2 nobody, 3 nobody, 4 somebody, 5 something, 6 anybody

Упражнение 14.

1 anything, 2 some /no, 3 everything, 4 nobody, 5 everything, 6 any, 7 anywhere, 8 everybody, 9 everywhere, 10 nowhere, 11 anybody, 12 any, 13 anybody / anything

Упражнение 14.

1   Something, 2 somewhere, 3 something, 4 some, 5 anybody else’s, 6 any, 7 anybody, 8 somewhere, 9 anyone, 10 anybody, 11 something, 12 some / any, 13 anything, 14 anywhere

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A lot of students get confused over when to use indefinite pronouns. In this lesson we will explore how to use these pronouns correctly. The pronouns we will focus on are Some-Any-No-Every. For example, what is the difference between: ” We can’t see anything from here” and “We can see nothing from here”?
With this lesson, students should be able to practice all four skills and feel confident using them by the time the class is finished.

Indefinite Pronouns

Indefinite Pronouns (Some-Any-No-Every)

Here is a table with some examples.

Downloadable Worksheets:

What is the difference between No- and Any-?

Compare the indefinite pronoun sentences in this table:

Have you got anything to eat in the house? I don’t have anything to eat in the house. I have nothing to eat in the house.
Are you going anywhere this weekend? She isn’t going anywhere this weekend. She is going nowhere this weekend.
Are you anyone important? I am not anyone important. I am no one important.
Do you want to do anything today? I don’t want to do anything today. I want to do nothing today.
Do you like anyone at this party? I don’t like anyone at this party. I like no one at this party.
Compare the left and the right side of this table. What are the main differences?
  1. Can you underline the differences between the sentences in the table above?
  2. What is the main difference between the sentences using any- and no- in the table?
  3. When do we use “any-” and when do we use “no-“? Why?

Write two of your own example sentences following the examples above

Explanation:

No- and Any- are both negative indefinite pronouns. They are used to give a negative meaning to a sentence. The big difference is that we use No- with affirmative sentences and Any- with negative sentences or questions.

For Example:

1. “I don’t have anything to do in my house”
2. “I have nothing to do in my house.”
3. “Have you got anything to do in your house?”
You can see that in the first and second sentence we use don’t which is negative so we must use any-.
In the second sentence we use no- because it is an affirmative sentence.

Read this text and underline the indefinite pronouns:

There was once a man no one liked. He was not nice, and he couldn’t go anywhere without people recognizing him. They would say mean things to him like: ” That’s the rich man who won’t give anyone anything. He just sits at home without talking to anyone and only comes out to buy food. What a terrible little man!”
The man hated what everyone said and would think “I don’t like anyone in this town. They are all poor and hateful. They are just jealous because they can’t buy anything.”
Question: Do you agree or disagree with the old man? Why?

Complete these sentences with the correct indefinite pronoun:

Anyone Anywhere Anything
Use the indefinite pronouns in the box to complete the sentences below.
  1. I can’t seem to find my keys ________.
  2. Isn’t there __________ who can help me?
  3. Don’t touch ___________ you can’t afford!
  4. Doctor, please! Is there __________ I can do?
  5. Where do you want to go?
    __________ is fine.
  6. Does _____________ know CPR?

Match the sentences from A-F to 1-6

a. I have never seen anyone 1. to go to the cinema.
b. I’m so busy but there is nowhere 2. to see here.
c. Nobody here wants 3. get a drink after work?
d. There is nothing 4. before the war.
e. Anybody want to 5. do that before!
f. There was nothing here 6. where I can go to finish my work.
Match the sentences from column A to the sentences from column B

Discussion Questions:

  1. Is there anything you still must do today? What is it?
  2. Are you going anywhere this weekend?
  3. Are you seeing anyone at the moment?
  4. Have you watched anything interesting recently? What was it about?
  5. Do you like reading? Have you read anything good recently?

Downloadable worksheet

What is the difference between some- and every-?

Compare the sentences on the left to the sentences on the right:

Can someone explain the difference between these two? Can everyone please calm down!
I bought everything at that shop! I bought something just for you.
Everybody, please be quiet! I hear somebody talking.
There are bugs everywhere. Where are my keys?
I saw them somewhere, but I don’t remember where….
Compare the left and the right side of this table. What are the main differences?
  1. What is the main difference between the right side and left side of the table?
  2. When do we use “some-” and when do we use “every-?” Why?

Explanation:

These two are a little more obvious. We use every- when talking about people in general. We use some- when talking about an individual.

Read the following text and underline the indefinite pronouns

I’ve decided to quit my job and move to a new city. Somewhere hot, close to the beach. I talked to my boss this morning to let him know. I said everywhere I looked there were problems. Everything in this company is too disorganized and I could never find anything. There were more problems. I asked somebody what they thought, and they agreed with me. It’s a new chapter for me, somewhere hot, with a beach.
Question: What do you think about this person’s decision? Why?

Complete the sentences with the words in the box:

Everyone Everything Everywhere
Somewhere Someone Something
Use these words to complete the sentences below
  1. Where has _________ gone?
  2. I saw your cellphone in the classroom ___________.
  3. Excuse me, there is ___________ on your face.
  4. Before I die, I want to travel __________!
  5. If I had a million dollars I would buy __________ in this store.
  6. I saw _________ suspicious outside.

Match the sentences from A-F to 1-6

1. Everywhere I go in this town a. I can go to try these on?
2. I saw someone b. talking about me.
3. There’s something c. looking at me weirdly.
4. I hear someone d. I see trash.
5. Is there somewhere e. so cool!
6. Everyone here is f. on your shirt.
Match the sentences

Discussion Questions

  1. What is something you see everywhere?
  2. Who is someone you can rely on?
  3. Who is someone in your family you think is funny?
  4. Is there somebody you don’t like at school/work? Why?
  5. Does everybody at your work/school work hard? Why or why not?
  6. Some people are perfectionists. Do you do everything well or are you lazy about some things?

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