What is correct : Would you like some/any milk ?
And why ?
You can use anyone, because both may be used in affirmative or negative questions.
Thanks. But is it correct to say : "Would you like some apples ?", or is it "Would you like any apples ?"
You do not like some apples. (incorrect)
What is correct : Would you like some/any milk ?
And why ?
Why?
You do not like some apples. :tick:
***NOT A TEACHER***I was taught that sometimes there is a very subtle difference between these two words in questions such as yours. If you visit a friend's home at dinnertime, a friend who asks, "Would you like anything to eat?" may be secretly hoping that you say "No." In other words, your friend is just being polite and almost expects a "No" answer on your part; "Would you like something to eat?" (especially accompanied by a big smile) might mean a sincere wish that you join them for dinner.What is correct : Would you like some/any milk ?
And why ?
***NOT A TEACHER***I was taught that sometimes there is a very subtle difference between these two words in questions such as yours. If you visit a friend's home at dinnertime, a friend who asks, "Would you like anything to eat?" may be secretly hoping that you say "No." In other words, your friend is just being polite and almost expects a "No" answer on your part; "Would you like something to eat?" (especially accompanied by a big smile) might mean a sincere wish that you join them for dinner.
Thank you for your note. I probably did not express myself well. I don't know whether I learned this "naturally" or in school. I suspect it was just a "feeling" I got since English is my native (and only) language.Interesting. I was taught exactly the same thing. But there is an important difference. I was taught it as an ESL student. I thought this 'feeling' were 'natural' to native English speakers. Were you taught it as a child?