English · Stage 4
Some & Any
Grammar & Punctuation — choose some or any, and match much/many and a few/a little to the right nouns
✦ English📘 Stage 4 · S4⏱ ~10 min🧒 Ages 8–9★ Free to start
I can use quantifiers such as some and any, much and many, a few and a little.
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Kavi's Little Word Choices
"Little words do a big job," said Kavi. "I say some when things are there — I have some acorns — and when I offer a treat — Would you like some cake? But I say any when the answer is no or I am asking — I don't have any left, Do you have any? And for amounts: many and a few for things I can count, much and a little for things I can't."
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What your child will learn
1some for yes, any for no and questionsUse some in a positive sentence and when you offer or ask for something. Use any in a negative sentence and in most questions.
2Can you count it?If you can count the noun (one apple, two apples), use many and a few. If you cannot count it (water, sugar, milk), use much and a little.
3Can you count it, or not?
4Spot some, any, much and manyTap each line to hear it. Notice why each little word was chosen.
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A peek inside
I don't have ___ apples. Should it be 'some' or 'any'?
'don't have' is a negative sentence → any
Try this at home: Fill the gap: I have ___ sweets. (positive)
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