SOME AND ANY

Some and any are used with plural nouns and uncountable nouns

We use some mainly with affirmative sentences.

We use any with negative sentences and questions.

• I have some yogurt in the refrigerator. (affirmative/uncountable noun)

• I guess we don’t have any yogurt left in the refrigerator. (negative/uncountabe noun)

• We bought some books at the book fair. (affirmatve/countable noun)

• Joan doesn't have any plates for breakfast. (negative/countable plural noun)

• Do we need any cheese for the sandwiches? (question/uncountable noun)

• Does Samantha want any apples for desert? (question/plural noun)

Questions with some and any

In most questions we use "ANY"

• Have you met any famous singers?

• Does George have any Children?

We can use "some" in the following circumstances.

A. When we make an offering.

• Would you like some cake with your coffee?

• Do you want some cookies for desert? 

B. When we ask someone for something.

• Could I have some sugar, please?

• Can you get me some chips for may sandwich, please?

C. When we give suggestions.

• Why don'y you buy some cheese for the sandwiches?
• You should buy some jeans for your trip.

We can use Any and Some without a noun following them if the meaning is clear or stated. 

• We didn't eat any cake at the party, but steve had some. (cake)

• I didn't buy any souvenirs on my trip but my wife bought some. (souvenirs)