This document summarizes the uses of the words "some", "any", "no", and "every" in English. It explains that "some" is used in affirmative sentences offering suggestions or invitations. "Any" is used in negative or interrogative sentences. "No" is used in affirmative sentences to indicate negation. "Every" refers to all cases without exception and is used with things that happen regularly. Examples are provided to illustrate the uses of each word. Exercises are included to reinforce understanding.
"Subclassing and Composition – A Pythonic Tour of Trade-Offs", Hynek Schlawack
Understanding Quantifiers: Some, Any, No, Every
1. Some, Any, No, Every
Some – algum, alguns
My mother gave me some new clothes.
I need some new pictures for this photoalbum.
Any – qualquer, quaisquer
You can use my notebook any time you want.
You can catch any of these buses.
2. Some, Any, No, Every
No – não, nenhum
I have no hope.
This people have no education!!
Every – todo, todos
We study english every Wednesday morning.
Every e-mail I received today was spam.
4. Some Any
Algum, alguns, um pouco de Algum, alguns, nenhum
Em frases afirmativas. Frases negativas ou
Em frases interrogativas interrogativas .
que indiquem OFERTAS, SUGESTÕES
ou CONVITES.
I need some help. I don’t need any help.
Did Michelle need any help?
Do you need some help?
The students have any doubts?
The students have some
doubts The students don’t have any
doubts.
5. Some
Algum, alguns, um pouco de
Em frases afirmativas.
Em frases interrogativas
que indiquem OFERTAS, SUGESTÕES
ou CONVITES.
7. No
É utilizado em frases AFIRMATIVAS que
pretendem dar idéia de negação.
I have NO doubt.
We have NO idea.
8. exercises
1) MATCH
A. I could finish my homework...
( ) some more soup.
B. Do you speak...
( ) without any help.
C. She never... ( ) some coffe?
D. They don’t have... ( ) of this luggage is mine.
E. I’ve had... ( ) any children.
F. Would you like... ( ) no time now.
( ) any other languages?
G .Have...
( ) no difficulty understanding her.
H. Sorry, I have... ( ) does any work in the house.
I. None...
9. 2) Underline the best word to complete the sentence:
a) The bird didn’t drink any/some water today.
b) There is no/any reason to worry about Dan.
c) I have some/any news for you.
d) Steven will answer no/any e-mails tomorrow.
e) I don’t need any/no help.
f) If you have any/no suggestions, please, contact me.
g) Bring some/any reclyclable material next class.