In general we use some (also somebody/someone/something) in positive sentences and any ials
anybody etc.) in negative sentences:

some

O We bought some flowers.

O He's busy. He's gat some work to do.
O There's somebody at the door.

O ľrn hungry. l want something to eat.

any

O We didn't buy any flowers.

O He's lazy. He never does any work.
O There isn't anybody at the door.

O I'rn not hungry. l don't want anything
to eat.

We use any in the following sentences because the meaning is negative:

O She went out without any money. (she didn't take any money with her)
O He refused to eat anything. (he didn't eat anything)

O Hardly anybody passed the examination. (= alma st nobody passed)

We use both some and any in questions. We use some to talk about a person or thing that we
know exists, or we think exists:

O Are you waiting for somebody? (l think you are waiting for somebody)
We use some in questions when we offer or ask for things:

O Would you like something to eat? (there is something to eat)

O Can l have some sugar, please? (there is probably some sugar l can have)

But in most questions, we use any. We do not know if the thing or person exists:

O 'Have you gat any luggage?' 'No, l haven't.'
O l can't find my bag. Has anybody seen it?

We often use any after if:

O If there are any letters for me, can you send them on to this address?
O If anyone has any questions, 1'11 be pleased to answer them.

< O Let me know if you need anything.

The following sentences have the idea of if:                                     ('

O I'm sorry for any trouble I've caused. (= if l have caused any trouble)

O Anyone who wants to do the exam must t