Ex. 1 (Put in some or any.)

  1. I bought some cheese, but I didn’t buy any bread.
  2. I’m going to the post office. I need some stamps.
  3. There aren’t any shops in this part of town.
  4. George and Alice haven’t got any children.
  5. Have you got any brothers or sisters?
  6. There are some beautiful flowers in the garden.
  7. Do you know any good hotels in London?
  8. ‘Would you like some tea?’ ‘Yes, please.’
  9. When we were on holiday, we visited any very interesting places.
  10. Don’t buy any rice. We don’t need any.
  11. I went out to buy some milk, but they didn’t have some in the shop.
  12. I’m thirsty. Can I have some water, please?

Ex. 2 (Complete the sentences. Use some or any + one of these words:)

  1. I want to wash my hair. Is there any shampoo?
  2. This evening I’m going to write some letters.
  3. I haven’t got my camera, so I can’t take some photographs.
  4. Do you speak any foreign languages?
  5. Yesterday evening I went to a restaurant with some friends of mine.
  6. Can I have some milk in my coffee, please?
  7. The radio isn’t working. There aren’t any batteries in it.
  8. It’s hot in this office. I’m going out for some fresh air.
  9. ‘Would you like some cheese?’ ‘No, thank you. I’ve had enough to eat.’
  10. I can do this job alone. I don’t need any help.

Ex. 3 (Complete the sentences. Use some or any.)

  1. Anna didn’t take any photographs, but I took some. (I/take)
  2. ‘Where’s your luggage?’ ‘I haven’t got any.’ (I/not/have)
  3. ‘Do you need any money?’ ‘No, thank you, I have some.’ (I/have)
  4. ‘Can you lend me some money?’ ‘I’m sorry, but I haven’t got any.’ (I/not/have)
  5. The tomatoes in the shop didn’t look very good, so I didn’t buy any. (I/not/buy)
  6. There were some nice oranges in the shop, so I bought some. (I/buy)

Ex. 4 (Put in something/somebody/anything/anybody.

  1. She said something to me, but I didn’t understand it.
  2. ‘What’s wrong?’ There’s something in my eye.’
  3. Do you know anything about politics?
  4. I went to the shop, but I didn’t buy anything.
  5. Somebody has broken the window. I don’t know who.
  6. There isn’t anything in the bag. It’s empty.
  7. I’m looking for my keys. Has anybody seen them?
  8. Would you like something to drink?
  9. I didn’t eat anything because I wasn’t hungry.
  10. This is a secret. Please don’t tell anybody.