Use some in affirmative sentences, any in most questions and negatives, and much with uncountable nouns.
Structure & examples
There is not much milk left.
We bought some apples.
Notice the pattern
Countable nouns have singular and plural forms: an apple, two apples. Uncountable nouns such as rice, money and information do not normally take a plural ending. Some is also common in offers and requests, so it is not limited to affirmative statements.
How much water is left?
We need some fresh bread.
Important notes & common mistakes
Use many with countable plural nouns, much with uncountable nouns.
Before you practice
First choose a form from the options. Then produce it yourself using the word or structure in the instruction. Finally, build complete sentences. Check the explanation after each answer and revisit any mistakes in your review list.
Extended topic: Much, many, little, few, some, any
Many/few modify plural countable nouns; much/little modify uncountable nouns. A few/a little suggest some, while few/little often imply not enough. Some and any work with plural and uncountable nouns, depending on clause meaning.
Examples in context
Notice how each form fits its sentence. Read the context before choosing a form.
We have very little time, so hurry.
There are a few biscuits left.
How much luggage have you got?
She doesn't have any money.
I have few friends here, so I feel lonely.
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Use some in affirmative sentences, any in most questions and negatives, and much with uncountable nouns.
Are there ___ eggs in the fridge?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: any
Completed sentence: Are there any eggs in the fridge? Use some in affirmative sentences, any in most questions and negatives, and much with uncountable nouns.
We have ___ oranges for dessert.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: some
Completed sentence: We have some oranges for dessert. Use some in affirmative sentences, any in most questions and negatives, and much with uncountable nouns.
How ___ time do we have?
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: much
Completed sentence: How much time do we have? Use some in affirmative sentences, any in most questions and negatives, and much with uncountable nouns.
I have not got ___ money with me.
Your answer: Unanswered
Correct answer: any
Completed sentence: I have not got any money with me. Use some in affirmative sentences, any in most questions and negatives, and much with uncountable nouns.
Question 1 of 50% complete
There is not ___ milk left.
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Correct answer: much
Use some in affirmative sentences, any in most questions and negatives, and much with uncountable nouns.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: any
Completed sentence: Are there any eggs in the fridge? Use some in affirmative sentences, any in most questions and negatives, and much with uncountable nouns.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: some
Completed sentence: We have some oranges for dessert. Use some in affirmative sentences, any in most questions and negatives, and much with uncountable nouns.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: much
Completed sentence: How much time do we have? Use some in affirmative sentences, any in most questions and negatives, and much with uncountable nouns.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: any
Completed sentence: I have not got any money with me. Use some in affirmative sentences, any in most questions and negatives, and much with uncountable nouns.
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Correct answer: many
Completed sentence: Use much or many: How many chairs do we need? Use some in affirmative sentences, any in most questions and negatives, and much with uncountable nouns.
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Correct answer: much
Completed sentence: Use much or many: There is not much traffic today. Use some in affirmative sentences, any in most questions and negatives, and much with uncountable nouns.
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Correct answer: some
Completed sentence: Use some or any: I bought some rice yesterday. Use some in affirmative sentences, any in most questions and negatives, and much with uncountable nouns.
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Correct answer: many
Completed sentence: Use much or many: He does not have many friends here. Use some in affirmative sentences, any in most questions and negatives, and much with uncountable nouns.
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Correct answer: any
Completed sentence: Use some or any: We do not have any clean towels. Use some in affirmative sentences, any in most questions and negatives, and much with uncountable nouns.
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Correct answer: We bought some apples
Use some in affirmative sentences, any in most questions and negatives, and much with uncountable nouns. Use many with countable plural nouns, much with uncountable nouns.
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Correct answer: How much water is left
How much water is left? Use some in affirmative sentences, any in most questions and negatives, and much with uncountable nouns. Use many with countable plural nouns, much with uncountable nouns.
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Correct answer: We need some fresh bread
We need some fresh bread. Use some in affirmative sentences, any in most questions and negatives, and much with uncountable nouns. Use many with countable plural nouns, much with uncountable nouns.
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Correct answer: Are there any buses today
Are there any buses today? Use some in affirmative sentences, any in most questions and negatives, and much with uncountable nouns. Use many with countable plural nouns, much with uncountable nouns.
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Correct answer: There are not many people here
There are not many people here. Use some in affirmative sentences, any in most questions and negatives, and much with uncountable nouns. Use many with countable plural nouns, much with uncountable nouns.
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Correct answer: little
Completed sentence: We have very little time, so hurry. Many/few modify plural countable nouns; much/little modify uncountable nouns. A few/a little suggest some, while few/little often imply not enough. Some and any work with plural and uncountable nouns, depending on clause meaning.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: few
Completed sentence: There are a few biscuits left. Many/few modify plural countable nouns; much/little modify uncountable nouns. A few/a little suggest some, while few/little often imply not enough. Some and any work with plural and uncountable nouns, depending on clause meaning.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: much
Completed sentence: How much luggage have you got? Many/few modify plural countable nouns; much/little modify uncountable nouns. A few/a little suggest some, while few/little often imply not enough. Some and any work with plural and uncountable nouns, depending on clause meaning.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: any
Completed sentence: She doesn't have any money. Many/few modify plural countable nouns; much/little modify uncountable nouns. A few/a little suggest some, while few/little often imply not enough. Some and any work with plural and uncountable nouns, depending on clause meaning.
Not quite. Keep learning.
Correct answer: few
Completed sentence: I have few friends here, so I feel lonely. Many/few modify plural countable nouns; much/little modify uncountable nouns. A few/a little suggest some, while few/little often imply not enough. Some and any work with plural and uncountable nouns, depending on clause meaning.
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