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When do we use some and when any ? We use some and any for an amount which is not known e.g. Do you have any crisps? Use of some and any some: affirmative statements, offers, requests and in questions when you expect the answer ›yes‹ any : negative statements, questions Do you have any bananas? No, we don' t have any . But we have some oranges. Exceptions: I would like to buy fruit at a market. I see the man has wonderful apples so I can ask him: Can I have some of these apples? If I do not see apples or if I am not sure whether there are apples at all I use any in this question. Do you have any apples?