In these some-any exercises, I have included different types of sentences (requests, affirmative, negative, and interrogative forms) to help you use these determiners correctly. I have also made a PDF worksheet for you to download for free.
1. Exercise 1: some vs any
Fill in the blanks with some or any.
1. There ismilk in the fridge.
There is some milk in the fridge.
2. I needsugar for my tea.
I need some sugar for my tea.
3. There aren’tapples left in the basket.
There aren’t any apples left in the basket.
4. She boughtflowers for her mother.
She bought some flowers for her mother.
5. There isn’tbread on the table.
There isn’t any bread on the table.
6. We needchairs for the guests.
We need some chairs for the guests.
7. I couldn’t findinformation about the event.
I couldn’t find any information about the event.
8. There arebiscuits in the tin.
There are some biscuits in the tin.
9. I don’t havepencils in my bag.
I don’t have any pencils in my bag.
10. The shop doesn’t sellfresh vegetables.
The shop doesn’t sell any fresh vegetables.
11. I sawbirds in the garden this morning.
I saw some birds in the garden this morning.
2. Exercise 2: question forms
Complete each question with some or any.
1. Would you likecoffee?
Would you like some coffee?
2. Do you knowplumbers around here?
Do you know any plumbers around here?
3. Did she give youuseful information?
Did she give you any useful information?
4. Would you likecake?
Would you like some cake?
5. Is therechance we could meet tomorrow?
Is there any chance we could meet tomorrow?
6. Can I havewater?
Can I have some water?
7. Could you lend memoney?
Could you lend me some money?
8. Where can I getwater?
Where can I get some water?
9. Can you give metips for my next fight?
Can you give me some tips for my next fight?
10. Do you haveidea what time it is?
Do you have any idea what time it is?
3. PDF worksheet
This PDF worksheet contains 20 sentences to complete using 'some' or 'any'.
- Do you have any good news to tell me?
- She has some good news to tell you.
- I don’t have any money left.
- Would you like some tea?
- Does she have any children?
- I don’t have any problem with that.
- We do not get any funding from the government.
- Did you get any confirmation from him?
- Some of their recommendations are not good.
- Does any of you know how to use this machine?
- Who has any suggestions?
- Are there any questions?
- Some of my shoes have been stolen.
- Don’t give him any of my stuff.
- I can’t lift any of these weights.
- He gave me some really good advice.
- I don’t belong to any political party.
- It can adhere to any wooden surface.
- They are not going to give you any money.
- Did she recognise any of you?
4. Tips
Use 'some' for:
- ✅ Positive statements (I need some help.)
- ✅ Requests (Can I have some water?)
- ✅ Offers (Would you like some tea?)
Use "any":
- ❌ For negative statements (I don’t have any time.)
- ❓ While asking for information (Did you bring any water?)
