some vs any

[bjay]

hello everyone!

i'm teaching koreans and one of my lessons is on the use of some and
any. i am a bit confused about their usage. need help!

what's the difference between using some and any in asking questions?

does it have to do with mass and count nouns?

when should i use some and any?

thanks everyone!

[proalyssa199]

'some' is mostly used in affirmative sentences, while 'any' is preferred in interrogative and negative ones.
'some' can be used with both count nouns and non-count noun
'some' is also used to show a thing or person that you don't know exact
ex: he has put on some weight.

[Mister Micawber]

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In questions, 'some' is often used when the questioner expects an affirmative answer: 'Do you have some change for the parking meter?'

'Any' in this situation is the neutral assumption; the speaker usually does not have a strong opinion about the nature of the response: 'Do you have any friends in Chicago?'
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[bjay]

thanks!

it is much appreciated!