In English grammar, any is a commonly used word that can be used to modify countable nouns or uncountable nouns. However, when using any, we need to pay attention to some rules and details depending on the type of noun that is modified.
Modify countable nouns:
Any can modify the singular or plural form of a countable noun. For example:
i don't h**e any apples.`
Here any modifies the singular countable noun apple.
she doesn't h**e any brothers.`
Here any modifies the plural countable noun brothers.
Modify uncountable nouns:
When modifying an uncountable noun, any is usually followed directly by the uncountable noun without the use of a quantifier phrase. For example:
do you h**e any water?`
Here any modifies the uncountable noun water.
Use in negative and interrogative sentences:
In negative and interrogative sentences, we often use any to show that something does not exist or to ask if it exists. For example:
css`she doesn't h**e any money.negative sentence).
do you h**e any money?interrogative sentences).
Pairings with comparative:
When used in conjunction with a comparator, any can mean "any....It can be followed by a noun or a clause. For example:
scss`i will do any job that is **ailable.noun)
i will do any job that is **ailable, if need be.Clause).
Collocation with negative words:
When used in conjunction with negative words such as not, never, no, etc., any can mean complete negation. For example:
css`i don't like any of the books.Totally negative).
Other Notes:
When used in negative sentences, care should be taken not to conflict with negative words, such as: can't say"he has any not money.", but to say"he doesn't h**e any money."。
In affirmative sentences, it is usually used"some"to express affirmation and request, instead"any"。For example:"can i h**e some water?"。But in a negative sentence or an interrogative sentence,"some"Will also turn to"any"。
any"Not used in superlative sentence patterns, such as:"the most", "the best"Wait. For example: can't say"he is any best in the class.", but to say"he is the best in the class."。
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