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by Duyen Le

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.

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.

There are some carrots in the fridge.

There are some cushions on the sofa.

There is some bread on the table.

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.

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

Some or Any?

• Some in positive sentences

• Any in negative sentences

• Any in questions

A or An?

• 'A' when next word starts with a consonant

• 'An' when next word starts with a vowel (a, e, i, o, u)

• 'A' or 'An' means 1 so you can't use it with non-count nouns

All Options

A, An, Some, Any

There is a banana

Is there a banana?

There isn't a banana

There are some bananas

There is an apple

Is there an apple?

There isn't an apple

There are some apples

There is some ice cream

There is some chicken

Is there any juice?

Is there any chocolate?

Are there any potatoes?

Are there any onions?

There isn't any mineral water

There isn't any popcorn

There aren't any pears

There aren't any vegetables

Multiple Choice

There is _______ broccoli

• a

• an

• some

• any

Multiple Choice

Are there _____vegetables?

• any

• some

• an

• a

Multiple Choice

There are ______ nuts

• some

• any

• a

• an

Multiple Choice

There aren't ... chairs in the kitchen.

• a

• an

• some

• any

Multiple Choice

Are there ..... windows in the bedroom?

• a

• an

• some

• any

Multiple Choice

There is .... lamp on the desk.

• a

• an

• some

• any

Multiple Choice

Are there .... flowers in the garden?

• a

• an

• some

• any

Multiple Choice

He has ... posters of footballers in his bedroom.

• a

• an

• some

• any

Multiple Choice

There are .... pencils on my desk.

• a

• an

• some

• any

Multiple Choice

There aren't .... slippers under the bed.

• a

• an

• some

• any

Multiple Choice

We have got ... new students in our class.

• a

• an

• some

• any

Multiple Choice

Can I have ____ sugar?

• a

• an

• some

• any

Multiple Choice

My father wants to get ___ red car and _____ orange house.

• a/a

• a/an

• an/an

• an/a

Multiple Choice

They sell ______ fruits.

• a

• an

• some

• any

Multiple Choice

Would you like to drink _____ milk?

• a

• an

• some

• any

Multiple Choice

The teacher gives you _____ pencil sharpener.

• a

• an

• some

• any

Multiple Choice

James wants ______ water.

• a

• an

• some

• any

Multiple Choice

He doesn't like to eat _______ eggs.

• a

• an

• some

• any

Multiple Choice

My pet is ___ beautiful dog.

• some

• any

• a

• an

Multiple Choice

I don't have _____ pineapple but I have _____ pears for you.

• some / a

• any / an

• a / some

• some / some

Multiple Choice

I have _____ apples in the fridge but I don't have ____ oranges.

• some / any

• any / some

• an / an

• a / a

Multiple Choice

Chose the correct one.

• My brother has got a new jeans.

• My brother has got any new jeans.

• My brother has got some new jeans.

Multiple Choice

What's the missing word?

Are there ___________ apples on the tree in your garden?

• a

• an

• some

• any

Multiple Choice

There is _____ glass of orange juice on the table.

• an
• a
• some
• many