This card explains the difference between 'something' and 'anything', noting that 'something' is used in affirmative statements, while 'anything' is used in negative or interrogating sentences.
This flashcard explains the usage of indefinite pronouns, stating that 'something' is used in affirmative sentences, while 'anything' is used in negative and interrogative sentences.
| Task | Do you know Mr. Dickens? - Yes, I do, but I can't say _________ bad about him. He's so secretive. |
|---|---|
| Answer | 2 |
| a | some |
| b | anything |
| c | any |
| d | something |
| comment | We use the pronoun 'something' to refer to things in affirmative sentences, while 'anything' — in interrogative and negative ones. 'Any' and 'some' are pronouns which don't relate to the meaning of the sentence. |
| topic | some,any, a lot of , many , much ,etc.. |
| level | 2 |
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