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We use SOME and ANY with plural nouns and uncountable nouns.
Some is generally used in positive sentences.
Any is generally used in negative sentences.
I have some information for you about flights to Paris.
(Positive - Uncountable)
I don't have any information for you about flights to Paris.
(Negative - Uncountable)
We met some friends for drinks after work yesterday.
(Positive - Plural Countable)
I didn't see any friends there on Thursday.
(Negative - Plural Countable)
I think he will have some time to speak to you today.
(Positive - Uncountable)
I don't think he will have any time to speak to you today.
(Negative - Uncountable)
Generally, we use ANY in questions.
Do you know any famous people?
Do you have any children?
But, SOME is used in the following circumstances:
1. When we are offering something.
Would you like some coffee?
Do you want some sugar for your coffee?
2. When we are asking for something.
Could I have some salt, please?
Can I have some fries with that?
3. When we are suggesting something.
Why don't we watch some movies on TV tonight?
Why don't you give her some advice?
A lot of:
They are used to express a large number (countable nouns) or a large amount of
something (uncountable nouns). They are usually used in affirmative sentences.
Sara has got a lot of books.
A few:
It is used in affirmative sentences to express a small number of something. It goes
before plural countable nouns, but it doesn't precede a noun when we already know what
we are referring to.
There are a few meat balls to give to the guests.
A bit of:
It is used in affirmative sentences to express a small number of something. It goes
before uncountable nouns.
We have a bit of fruit in the kitchen
Prepositional phrases are set phrases or groups of words introduced by a preposition.
FOR AGES FOR A WHILE FOR A CHANGE
FOR THE SAKE OF
FOR NOTHING FOR NOW
FOR BETTER OR WORSE FOR WANT OF
FOR SHORT
FOR SALE/RENT/HIRE FOR INSTANCE