differences to anything, something, everything, nothing?

[Liana M.]

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #76 "Anything, nothing, something, everything", question 2

Are there ......... dogs in the house?

(a) something
(b) nothing
(c) any
(d) anybody

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #76 "Anything, nothing, something, everything", answer 2

Are there any dogs in the house?

Correct answer: (c) any
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what differences to anything, something, everything, nothing?

Liana M.

[Conchita]

Here's an explanation on the use of these pronouns:

Nothing, anything, everything...