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Molly · Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:28 am *adequately answered*

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 · Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:39 pm *adequately answered*

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Ouch! Adequately or not, Resp 1 needs keelhauling. (It wasn't me, was it?)
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Molly · Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:42 pm *adequately answered*

Mister Micawber · Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:44 pm *adequately answered*

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She is rude.
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Molly · Mon Jul 21, 2008 12:48 pm *adequately answered*

Mister Micawber · Mon Jul 21, 2008 13:08 pm *adequately answered*

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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 · Mon Jul 21, 2008 13:10 pm *adequately answered*

Ralf · Mon Jul 21, 2008 13:29 pm *adequately answered*

Mister Micawber · Mon Jul 21, 2008 13:48 pm *adequately answered*

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As I say, present company excepted, Ralf. Ain't she a peach?
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