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What did you have for breakfast this morning?
Ć I had a glass of water. I didnāt have a cup of tea.
Ć I had a double espresso. I didnāt have a yogurt.
Ć I had an egg. I didnāt have an omelette.
Ć I had some bread. I didnāt have any juice.
Ć I had some butter. I didnāt have any fruit.
Ć I had some jam. I didnāt have any honey.
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Countable Uncountable
> an egg > some bread
> a glass of water > some butter
> any juice
> any honey
We use some or any to describe an unspecified number or quantity.
We use some in positive sentences, we use any in negative sentences or questions.
Ć Letās buy some apples.
Ć No, I havenāt got any apples.
Ć Have you got any apples?
The same rule applies for words that contain some or any.
Ć Thereās something in my shoe.
Ć There is somebody in the garden.
Ć I havenāt got anything to wear.
Ć Is there anybody at home?
Exception: we use some in questions that expect a positive response:
Ć Would you like something to drink?
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Exercise:
What did you have for breakfast this morning? Did you have any cereals? Did you have a
cup of hot chocolate? Write positive and negative sentences. Use countable and
uncountable food. (Choose another meal if you did not have breakfast).
