differences in use some and any, much, many, a lot of

Differences in use Some and Any, Much, Many, a lot of

    1.Some

    Used to sentence Positive / Affirmative / Statement, Offer, requests, and questions if you wish    the question to be answered "Yes / yes".

                Example:

·         I have some friends to be visited next week.

·         She borrowed some books at the library.

    2.Any

                Used for negative sentences or questions.

               Example:

·         Have you got any bananas? No, we have not got any. But we've got some oranges.

·         Do you have any idea to solve this problem?

   3. much

   Much used for objects that can not be calculated , and to calculate it requires a dose / weights and sizes . The benchmark of an object can not be counted is if to count must use tools . such as liter , rupiah , etc. kilogram .

               Example:

·         You took too much sugar in your tea , it's not good for your health .

·         We need much sand to build a big building .

   4.Many

               Many are used for objects that can be calculated ( countable noun )

               Example:

·         How many fruit you take from the refrigerator ?

·         Many people asked me if I have got married or not .

   5.A lot of

   A lot of good can be used for items that can be counted and can not be calculated . This means that can be used to change the position of Many.

   What distinguishes the Many and Much is that the usage habits . A lot of just plain used in the positive .

               Example:

·         I have a lot of friends who always stand by me .

·         How much money do you have ? I have a lot of money .

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