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UNIT
EXERCISES 6 3

63.1 Complete these sentences with some or any. (A)
1 She's going on holiday with friends in August.
2 I'm sure he doesn't have evidence for his accusations.
3 There was never question that she would return home.
4 Wasn't there problem about your tax last year? I remember you telling me about it.
5 It is reported that there has been improvement in the President's condition.
6 There is seldom world news in the "The Daily Star".
7 I hope there wasn't damage to your car.
8 Joan's mother scarcely ever let her have friends round.
9 'I'm going on holiday next week.' 'But haven't you got important work to finish?'
10 There can hardly be doubt that he is the best tennis player in the world.
63.2 If necessary, replace some with any or any with some. (B, C & Unit 69)
1 Some bicycles parked in this area will be removed by the police. Any bicycles...
2 If you have any old books that you don't want, could you bring them into school.
3 The chemicals need to be handled with care as any give off poisonous fumes.
4 Any of the money collected will go to helping children with heart disease.
5 She lives some distance away from the nearest town.
6 Any of his paintings, even the smallest, would today sell for thousands of pounds.
7 Although he was born in Spain, any of his earlier poems were written in French.
8 You'll like this new ice cream. Shall I save any for you?
9 Some large wild animals should be treated with care. They can all hurt people if they are
frightened.
10 I haven't been here for any years.
11 Can you get some milk when you're out shopping?
12 To get to town you can catch some of the buses that go along New Street. It doesn't matter
what number it is.
13 Some students who are late will not be allowed to take the exam.
63.3 Complete these sentences with some- or any- + one/body/thing/where. If two answers are
possible, give them both. (A, B & C)
1 While you're making dinner, I'll get on with else.
2 He didn't want to do with the arrangements for the party.
3 Diane knew she was in the park, but not exactly where.
4 He thought the bad weather was to do with all the satellites in space.
5 Hardly turned up to the meeting.
6 We don't think there's wrong with her reading ability.
7 I looked all over the house for her, but I couldn't find her
8 She was a teacher from near Frankfurt.
9 I couldn't think of else to buy.
10 After the accident Paul didn't go near a horse for two years.
I l l wish there had been there with a camera.
12 Perhaps there's wrong with the car.
13 I've borrowed John's binoculars. If happens to them, he'll be really angry.

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