Grammar- A/ AN, SOME/ANY

Grammar- A/ AN, SOME/ANY

1. How to use some and any in affirmative, negative and interrogative sentences,as well as in formal and informal contexts

   • some
     • I don't specify the quantity
     • we can use it in
       • plural countable -- affirmative nouns
       • uncountable affirmative nouns
     • example
       • There are some book in the bed
       • There's some rice
   • any
     • we can use it in
       • plural countable negative noun
       • plural countable question
       • uncountable negative noun
       • uncountable question
     • example
       • They don't have any pencils
       • Are there any tomatoes in the fridge?
       • There's not any milk
       • Does she have any question?

2. How to differentiate countable and uncountable nouns

   • uncountable
     • Nouns we can't count
     • Have only one form (no plural)
     • can't use a/an/a number
     • always use a singular verb
     • example
       • The city is as big as my town
       • This cake is really sweet
   • countable
     • Nouns we can count
     • Have singular and plural form
     • Use a singular or a plural verb
     • Can use a/an/a number
     • example
       • Give me an onion, please
       • We have 3 apples

3. When and how to use articles A/AN

   • We use it before singular countable nouns
   • An
     • when we have words that star with vowels
       • a book
   • A
     • when we have words that star with consonants
       • an umbrella