Compound words

Compound words

Some one
Any body
No thing
every where



1. In general, we use some in positive sentences and any in negative sentences and questions, but not always.
· In offers and requests we usually use some.
Would you like something to eat?
Can I have something to drink?
· We use some when we expect the answer “yes”
Is there somebody I can speak to?
Can we go somewhere quiet?

2. We generally use any after if:
If you need anything, just ask.

3. Any has another meaning. It can mean it doesn’t matter who/where/what…
Come and see me anytime you want. I don´t mind.
Help yourself to food. You can have anything you want.
Anyone will tell you that two and two is four.