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  1. 27-May-2004, 13:39 #1
    Lenka
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    Is this sentence all right?

    Give me some life.

    If it is, tell me why. I thought we can use some and any only for plurals.
  2. 27-May-2004, 15:50 #2
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    You can use some\any for uncountable nouns and, sometimes, for singular count nouns. Here. I presume the speaker wants the other person to reduce the stress or pressure.
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    Default Re: some life

    Quote Originally Posted by Lenka
    Is this sentence all right?

    Give me some life.

    If it is, tell me why. I thought we can use some and any only for plurals.
    That sentence doesn't work very well for me. :wink:
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