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countable nouns

uncountable nouns

He is a boy. This is an egg.

He has a pen. a = 1an = 1

Is this a cat?

No, it isn’t. It’s a dolphin.

Positive sentences

some

We use "some" in positive sentences.

There are some apples on the table.

Use some for both countable and uncountable nouns.

There is some milk in the glass

I have some books.

any Use "any" in negative sentences or questions for countable and uncountable nouns.He doesn't have any pens.

Do you have any cheese?

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Use "some" in questionswhen offering or requesting

something that is there.

Would you like some bread? (offer)

Could I have some water? (request)

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