Page 1: Określniki ilości and Some/Any Usage
This page introduces the concept of quantifiers angielski and their classification based on usage with countable and uncountable nouns. It focuses on the proper use of 'some' and 'any' in different sentence structures.
Definition: Quantifiers are words used to indicate the quantity or amount of something in English.
The page outlines two main groups of quantifiers:
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Quantifiers used with countable nouns:
a lot of many,alot
a few several
many alot,plenty
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Quantifiers used with uncountable nouns:
a lot of much,alot
a little abit
much alot
Highlight: The correct usage of 'some' and 'any' is crucial in forming grammatically correct sentences in English.
The guide explains that 'some' is typically used in affirmative sentences, meaning "a few," "several," or "some." For example:
Example: "I've got some coins in my pocket."
'Any' is used in questions and negative sentences:
Example: "Have you got any apples?" and "They didn't buy any bananas."
Vocabulary: 'Some' can also be used in questions when expecting a positive answer, which is a nuance that learners should be aware of.
The page concludes by emphasizing that 'some' is mainly used in affirmative sentences, while 'any' replaces it in negative and interrogative sentences.