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Some and Any 的区别
I'm a fan of BBC UK China. I love to listen to your programmes. They make learning English fun and interesting for me. Could you please help me clarify when do I use the word 'some' or 'any' in questions asking for things? What is the implication and is there a degree of politeness? For example: Do you have any bread? Do you have some bread?
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Some and any are two simple words but are important when you're trying to buy something. Some means an amount of or a number of, and any refers to an amount however large or small. But which is the best word to use?
Some tends to get used in positive sentences that expect a positive reply.
Any tends to get used in negative sentences and most questions.
Would you like some bread?
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