Listen again · Everyday English
Some and any in affirmative and negative statements
· 1:24 · With Emma
We often use “some” in affirmative statements when we mean an amount or number that is not exact.
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Vocabulary in this episode
- unspecified amount or number
In negative statements, “any” is common for an unspecified amount or number.
An amount or number that is not stated or known exactly.
- left
For example, “There isn’t any coffee left,” or “I didn’t buy any apples.”
Still available or remaining.
- up to
That can be useful when the exact option is up to the other person.
The other person can decide or choose.
- free choice
Here, “any” is not talking about an unknown number of seats; it gives you a free choice.
You can choose without being limited to one particular option.
- as well as
Listen for the meaning as well as the sentence form.
Pay attention to the meaning in addition to the sentence form.