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Doubt on some and any - please help me



Goodboyboy
Brazil

Doubt on some and any - please help me
 
Hello, I am confused...
 
Which is the correct question???
 
- Would you like any money?
 
or
 
- Would you loke some money?
 
--- In my opinion, when I use would together with like, it classifies an offer, so ... I should use some, but... 

21 May 2015      



yanogator
United States

Both are correct, but their meanings aren ´t quite the same.

In questions, the difference between "some" and "any" is in whether you expect a positive or negative answer.

Would you like some money?      This anticipates a positive answer.
Would you like any money?         This anticipates a negative answer, or the asker doesn´t know what to expect.
 
Do we have (some) pickles?   anticipates a positive answer.
Do we have any pickles?   anticipates a negative answer.
 
Can I get you something to drink?    (probably yes)
Can I get you anything to drink?       (probably no)
 
Oh, and I would like some money, please. 
Bruce 

21 May 2015     



Goodboyboy
Brazil

Thank you

22 May 2015