Learning objectives
- Recognise the form and meaning of something and anything.
- Use something and anything in controlled A1 sentences.
- Identify and correct common beginner errors.
- Apply the concept in a short personal or everyday context.
Something and anything
Use indefinite pronouns in simple statements, questions and negatives.
Grammar rules
- Something is common in affirmative statements.
- Anything is common in questions and negative sentences.
Examples
- I need something to eat.
- Do you want anything?
- I don't have anything in my bag.
Common mistakes
- Using a form that does not agree with the subject or noun.
- Using the correct words in the wrong order.
- Adding or omitting a required auxiliary, article or preposition.
- Choosing a form that changes the intended meaning.
Revision notes
Review the rule, say the examples aloud, write two new examples and retake the concept test until you achieve at least 80%.
Validated question bank pending