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Some / any

Nouns we usually use some in: we use any (.. not .. any ..) in: we usually use any in:

Positive sentences Negative sentences Questions

uncountable I have bought some bread. I have not bought any bread. Have you bought any bread?

countable I have bought some apples. I have not bought any apples. Have you bought any apples?

A little / a few / a lot of

Nouns we use: we use: we use:

Nouns a little a few a lot of

singular a little money a lot of money uncountable

plural a few friends a lot of books countable

NOTE: without the article (a) little / few have a limiting or negative meaning.

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