Objectives & Sequence: This lesson is intended to be used as a preview of Grammar - Some, Any & No.
Part One
Read and listen to the following conversations. Then, practice them with a partner:
Paul & Amanda
A: Is there any milk in the fridge, Paul?
B: Yes, there is, but not a lot.
A: Do we have any butter?
B: No, we don't.
A: Okay, so we need to buy some milk and butter at the store, right?
B: Right.
Brenda & Julie
A: Do you have any brothers or sisters, Julie?
B: Yes, I have a brother. His name's George. What about you?
A: No, I don't have any brothers or sisters. I'm an only child.
Shelly & Phil
A: Are you hungry, Phil?
B: Yes, I am. Is there any food in the fridge?
A: Yes, there's some spaghetti for you.
B: Okay.
A: There's also some bread.
B: Thanks, Mom.
Dave & Sarah
A: What are you eating, Sarah?
B: I'm having a sandwich and some soup.
A: What kind of soup is it? Chicken?
B: No, it's vegetable soup. There isn't any chicken in it. It's really good. Do you want to try it?
A: Sure.
Part Two
Answer the questions about some and any by looking at the examples in the conversation above:
- Which word do we use in questions?
- Which word do we use in positive sentences?
- Which word do we use in negative sentences?