Some Vs. Any Exercise (Online Quiz + PDF Worksheet)

Some and any are both used to talk about an unspecified amount or number of something, but they are used in different situations. In general, we use some when the speaker believes or expects that something exists, and any when the existence of something is unknown or not assumed. For example, in the question “Would you like some coffee?” the speaker expects that coffee is available, but in the question “Do you have any coffee?” the speaker does not know whether any coffee is available.

Because there are several rules and exceptions, many English learners find it difficult to remember exactly when to use some and any. A useful shortcut is to remember that some is usually used in positive sentences, while any is usually used in negative sentences and questions. However, there are exceptions to this rule. For example, we often use some in offers and requests, such as Would you like some coffee? or Can I have some water?

Use the practice exercise below to help you learn how to use some and any in real sentences. Then, download and print the PDF exercise for extra practice.

Some Vs. Any Exercise

Some and Any Exercise PDF

Teaching some vs any in class? Download this free printable Some and Any exercise PDF worksheet with answers and hand out to students. Also, for a fun whole-class review game, check out this Some or Any review activity.