This card explains that 'something' is used in affirmative sentences to refer to an unspecified thing, while 'anything' and 'nothing' are used in negative sentences.
This flashcard explains that 'something' is used in affirmative sentences to refer to an unspecified thing, while 'anything' and 'nothing' are used in negative sentences, and 'some' is generally not used in this context.
| Task | Look! I have brought ____ for you! |
|---|---|
| Answer | 4 |
| a | anything |
| b | some |
| c | nothing |
| d | something |
| comment | We use the pronoun 'something' to refer to things in affirmative sentences, while 'anything' and 'nothing' - in negative ones. 'Some' is a pronoun that doesn't relate to the meaning of the sentence. |
| topic | some,any, a lot of , many , much ,etc.. |
| level | 2 |
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