'Haven't I seen you anywhere before' - Why incorrect?

[Christina328]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #147 "Compound words: somone, anyone, somewhere, anywhere, something, anything", question 3

You're face looks horribly familiar. Haven't I seen you ......... before?

(a) anywhere
(b) nowhere
(c) somewhere
(d) everywhere

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #147 "Compound words: somone, anyone, somewhere, anywhere, something, anything", answer 3

You're face looks horribly familiar. Haven't I seen you somewhere before?

Correct answer: (c) somewhere

Your answer was: incorrect
You're face looks horribly familiar. Haven't I seen you anywhere before?
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Dear Sir

Why not "somewhere" here?

Thanks a lot in advance

Stone

[Pamela]

First,"Your face looks horribly familiar".Usage of "somewhere" gives us a hint that he or she met him or her earlier at a definite place,that's why this word is feasible here.

[sunflower]

Hi

This is a question of using "some & any". We use "some" in affirmative sentences and "any" in negative and interrogative sentences.

Have fun!
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[Yankee]

Hi sunflower

That's true as a general rule, but the test question is both interrogative and negative. And the correct answer is "somewhere".

So, I'll add one more bit of information here:

"Some" is also used in questions when the person who asked the question clearly thinks "yes" will be the answer or is looking for affirmation. And that is the case in the test question.

You could also re-write the test question this way:
I've seen you somewhere before, haven't I?

Maybe that's also helpful in understanding the 'correct answer' in test question.

Amy
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