adequately answered

[Molly]

If a student asked how "some" and "any" was used in English and wanted to know the rules, would you say, as the speaker below did, that the question had been adequately answered?

Example conversation:

Intermediate-level ESL learner: Could you tell me how some and any are used in English and what the rules are?

Native/non-native respondent 1: Yes, We use "some" in positive sentences. We use some for both countable and uncountable nouns. Example: I have some friends. The exception is that use "some" in questions when offering or requesting something that is there.Example: Would you like some bread? (offer) - Could I have some water? We use "any" in negative sentences or questions. We use any for both countable and uncountable nouns.Example: Do you have any cheese? - He doesn't have any friends in Chicago. (request)

Intermediate-level ESL learner: OK. Thanks for the help.

Native/non-native respondent 2: Erm, I think it's not that simple.

Native/non-native respondent 1: Please don't interfere. The question has been adequately answered. Kindly shut up and go away.

[Mister Micawber]

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Ouch! Adequately or not, Resp 1 needs keelhauling. (It wasn't me, was it?)
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's

[Molly]

[Mister Micawber]

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She is rude.
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's

[Molly]

[Mister Micawber]

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Yep. I don't think one respondent should presume upon another, generally (present company excepted, of course).
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[Molly]

[Ralf]

[Mister Micawber]

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As I say, present company excepted, Ralf. Ain't she a peach?
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's