Some
- some
- something
- someone
- somebody
- somewhere
Any
- any
- anything
- anyone
- anybody
- anywhere
No
- no
- nothing
- no one
- nobody
- nowhere
The most basic rule is that some or some~ are used in affirmative sentences. Any or any~ are used in negative sentences and questions. Both some and any can be used with count and uncount nouns.
- I would really like some water.
- I would really like somebody to take my order.
- I know somewhere great for the picnic.
- He doesn't have any money.
- We don't know anything about that restaurant.
- Did you go anywhere last night?
Some or some~ are used in requests, offers, and invitations. They are used in any kind of question that we expect the answer to be yes - for example in offers and requests.
- Have I met you somewhere before? (Expect the answer to be yes)
- Would you like something to eat? (Offer: Expect the answer to be yes)
- Did someone eat my cake? (Expect the answer to be yes)
- Can we go somewhere and talk in private? (Request: Expect the answer to be yes)
- Would you like to come with me and get something to eat? (Invitation: Expect the answer to be yes)
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