Some - Any - A/An

Some

§ We use SOME in affirmative sentences, with plural or uncountable nouns:
Ex1: There is SOME ice. [affirmative]

§ We also use SOME when asking for something:
Ex2: Can you give me SOME help? [ask]

§ SOME is also used for offering things:
Ex3: Would you like SOME Ice Cream? [offer]


ANY

§ We use ANY in negative and interrogative sentences, with plural or uncountable nouns:

Ex1: Is there ANY ice? [question]

Ex2: Do we have ANY food in the fridge? [question]

EX3:There isn’t ANY ice. [neg]

Ex4: She doesn’t have ANY help at home. [neg]


A/An

We use A/AN in all types of sentences, affirmative, interrogative and negative. To use ‘A’ you must have a singular, countable noun.

Ex1: Do we have A bottle of Coke at home? [question]
Ex2: She doesn’t have A pen in her backpack. [neg]
Ex3: Would you like A piece of cake? [offer]
Ex4: Can you lend me A notebook? [ask]
Ex5: I have A pad of paper at home. [affirmative]