some/ any a/an

some/ any a/an

a/ an

We use a/an with countable nouns in singular form. (1)

This is a pumkin.

Study the examples

This is an elephant.

This is an armchair.

This is a sofa.

This is a wardrobe.

Multiple Choice

We use "a" when the following word starts with a ...

• vowel (a, o, e, i, u)

• consonant (b,c, d, f etc)

some

We DON'T use a/an with countable nouns in the plural or with uncountable nouns.

We use some.

some

We use some in affirmative sentences.

some

There are some carrots in the fridge.

There are some cushions on the sofa.

There is some bread on the table.

Fill in the Blank

There are .... pillows on the bed.

Fill in the Blank

There is ... milk in the fridge.

any

• We use any in questions with countable nouns in the plural or uncountable nouns.

• Is there any milk in the fridge?

• Are there any cushions on the sofa?

• Is there any sugar in the jar?

• Are there any oranges in the fridge?

any

• We use any with negative sentences with countable nouns in the plural and uncountable nouns.

• There isn't any milk in the fridge.

• There aren't any pillows on the bed.

• There aren't any books on the bedside cabinet.

• There isn't any sugar in the jar.

Fill in the Blank

Are there ... plants in your living room?

Fill in the Blank

There isn't ....bread in the cupboard.

Fill in the Blank

There aren't .... books on the bedside cabinet.

Fill in the Blank

Is there .... coffee in the jar?

some

We some in questions when we want to offer or to ask for something.

Do you want some coffee?

Can I have some milk, please?

Revision

• a/ an + singular countable nouns

• some + plural countable nouns or uncountable nouns (affirmative sentences)

• any + plural countable nouns or uncountable nouns (interrogative & negative sentences)

• some: when we want to ask/ offer sth

Επανάληψη

• a/ an + ενικός αριθμός (μετρήσιμα ουσιαστικά)

• some + πληθυντικός αριθμός/ μη μετρήσιμα ουσιαστικά σε καταφατικές προτάσεις

• any + πληθυντικός αριθμός (μετρήσιμα ουσιαστικά)/ μη μετρήσιμα ουσιαστικά (ερωτηματικές & αρνητικές προτάσεις)

• some : σε ερωτήσεις όταν θέλουμε να ζητήσουμε ή να προσφέρουμε κάτι

Multiple Choice

There are ..... pillows on my bed.

• a

• some

Multiple Choice

Is there .... big sofa in your living room?

• a

• some

Multiple Choice

There is .... water in the bottle.

• some

• any

Multiple Choice

Is there ...... carpet in your bedroom?

• a

• some

Multiple Choice

There aren't .... cushions on the sofa.

• any

• some

Multiple Choice

There are .... towels on the bathroom floor.

• some

• any

Multiple Choice

Is there .... coffee in the cupboard ?

• any

• some

Multiple Choice

Can I have ..... tea, please?

• any

• some

Have a good night!