A / The
Imagine you describe your bed. You are speaking about it for the first time. Would you say "A bed is big" or "The bed is big"?
A bed is big.
A person who has no idea can say: I don´t have some / any ideas.
I don´t have any ideas.
I got a / any nice present!
I got a nice present!
Singular + the / some
Plural + the / some
Singular + THE
Plural + SOME
Do you know a / the / some / any famous person?
Do you know any famous person?
Imagine you speak about your dog with your friend. Your friend knows your dog. Would you say "A dog is funny" or "The dog is funny"?
The dog is funny.
A waiter in a restaurant can tell you: Would you like any / some water?
Would you like some water?
Do you need a / any help?
Do you need any help?
I want to buy the / some new type of iPhone.
I want to buy the new type of iPhone.
I need a / the / some / any good grade!
I need a / any good grade!
I meet my teacher every day. A / The teacher has blonde hair.
The teacher has blond hair.
You can tell to you mum: We don´t have some / any homework today.
We don´t have any homework today.
I have a / any new phone.
I have a new phone.
She goes to some / the same school as I do.
She goes to the same school as I do.
I have a / the / some / any new T-shirts.
I have some new T-shirts.
We have a new English teacher.
The teacher can ask: Are there some / any questions?
Are there any questions?
Do you have a / any bananas?
Do you have any bananas?
My mum buys the / some bread every day.
My mum buys bread every day.
Do you want a / the / some / any breakfast?
Do you want any breakfast?
France is my favourite country. A / The country is really beautiful.
The country is really beautiful.
What does the following sentence mean: I need any help!
Potřebuji jakoukoliv pomoc.
What is the difference between those 2 sentences:
1. I don´t have a PC.
2. I don´t have any PC.
1. Nemám počítač.
2. Nemám žádný počítač.
Answer the question:
- How many shoes do you have at home?
- I have ...
I have some (shoes).
I need to find a / the / some / any diary.
I need to find a diary.