Facts about SOME and ANY :
To teach the main differences between SOME and ANY, focus on these key points :
- Basic usage rule : use SOME in affirmative sentences and use ANY in questions and negative sentences.
Ex : · « I have some water. » (Affirmative) · « Do you have any water ? » (Question) · « I don’t have any water. » (Negative) - Exceptions :
• Use SOME in questions when expecting a positive answer, typically for offers or re-quests.
Example : « Would you like some coffee ? »
• Use ANY in affirmative sentences to express « no limitation ».
Example : « Anyone can help you with that. » - Common mistakes to address :
• Using ANY in negative responses.
Example : « Do you have any pets ? » « No, any. » Incorrect.
Example : « Do you have any pets ? » « No, I don’t have any pets. » Correct.
Tips & Tricks :
- Role-play conversations : create dialogues using questions, negative, and positive sen-tences to practice correct usage.
- Eating habits quiz : create a list of foods and have the student ask and answer questions about their eating habits using SOME and ANY.
Example: « Did you eat any chocolate today? » « Yes, I ate some chocolate after lunch. » - Conversation practice : Encourage the student to use SOME and ANY in natural con-versation about topics like shopping, food, or daily activities.
