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Cherrie
Joined: 04 Oct 2007
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Location: Taiwan
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 Posted: Wed Oct 06, 2010 6:20 pm Post subject: the usage of "any"??? |
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Dear All,
I am really confused!
For example, " Do you have any plans for Christmas?"
Then, do we really need to add a "s" after "plan"?
I mean, I am not sure when to add a "s" after "any".
Like, which one is corret?
(A) I don't have any pen.
(B) I don't have any pens.
Please help me!!!!
Thanks a lot
Love u all |
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pugachevV
Joined: 16 Jan 2003
Posts: 2295
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| Posted: Thu Oct 07, 2010 6:46 am Post subject: |
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You ask, "Have you a pen?"
Or, "Have you any pens?"
Do you have any plans for Christmas?
Do you have a plan for Christmas?
Have you got anything planned for Christmas?'
"Have you any money?"
I think if you are asking about something countable, after "any",you put the noun in the plural and if it's uncountable, you use the singular.
No doubt there will be exceptions, but offhand I can't think of one. |
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