Is some of singular or plural?
Some indefinite pronouns — such as all, some — are singular or plural depending on what they’re referring to. (Is the thing referred to countable or not?) Be careful choosing a verb to accompany such pronouns. Some of the beads are missing.
Can some be used with singular nouns?
We can use this strong form to refer to someone or something particular but unknown, especially with singular countable nouns: There must be some way of opening this printer! Some idiot driver crashed into the back of me.
Is some men singular or plural?
Examples
| Singular | Plural |
|---|---|
| woman | women |
| man | men |
| child | children |
| tooth | teeth |
What is used after some singular or plural?
Some can be followed by either singular or plural nouns. There is no restriction in this respect. For example: He spoke to some woman whom I did not know. Or : Some women like to have high tea.
Do you say some is or some are?
“Some” takes plural nouns and verbs. Some people are looking for you. Some students are lazy. But, when the followed noun is uncountable, the noun remains in its basic form without any inflections and the verb also remains singular: Some water is needed.
Can we use some with plural?
Some can be used with plural countable nouns and uncountable nouns. Some is usually used in positive statements.
Can we use some with plural countable nouns?
We use some with plural countable nouns in positive sentences. We use any with plural countable nouns in negative sentences and in most questions.
Where do we use some?
As a general rule, we use ‘some’ for affirmative sentences, and ‘any’ for questions or negative sentences. Usually, both ‘some’ and ‘any’ can only be used with countable plural nouns or uncountable nouns. For example, “I have some questions.”
Is it plural after some?
Plural or singular nouns after any ,no and some?? If you use any or some with countable nouns, the nouns should be plural, i.e. you should add an ‘s’. If the noun following any or some is uncountable, don’t add an ‘s’. Many native speakers nowadays break the first of these rules.
What is the rule of some?
Is some countable or uncountable?
Using Countable & Uncountable Nouns
| Used with Countable & Uncountable Nouns | |
|---|---|
| the | countable |
| uncountable | |
| some | countable |
| uncountable |
Is some countable or uncountable noun?
Using Countable & Uncountable Nouns
| Used with Countable & Uncountable Nouns | |
|---|---|
| the | uncountable |
| some | countable |
| uncountable | |
| any | countable |
Can we use some with countable nouns?
What type of word is some?
As detailed above, ‘some’ can be a pronoun, an adverb or a determiner. Pronoun usage: Some enjoy spicy food, others prefer it milder.
What type of pronoun is some?
Indefinite pronouns
Indefinite pronouns are used when you need to refer to a person or thing that doesn’t need to be specifically identified. Some common indefinite pronouns are one, other, none, some, anybody, everybody, and no one.
What to use with milk some or any?
We can use some + uncountable noun in positive sentences. We can use any + uncountable noun in negative sentences and in most questions. bread. milk….We use any with uncountable nouns in negative sentences and in most questions.
- I haven’t got any milk.
- There isn’t any juice.
- Have you got any rice?
What word class is some in?
Some can be a pronoun, an adverb or a determiner.