Winwin2011
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Some is naromally used in questions when we expect (or hope to get) the answer "yes".
e.g Have you got some paper-clips in that box?
Any is normally used in questions when we are not sure about the answer or expect 'No'.
e.g Have you got any paper-clips in that box?
Longman English Grammar-L.G. Alexander
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If we just want to borrow some paper-clips from someone else without considering the answer "Yes" or "No", which of the above questions is more commonly used by native speakers?
Thanks.
e.g Have you got some paper-clips in that box?
Any is normally used in questions when we are not sure about the answer or expect 'No'.
e.g Have you got any paper-clips in that box?
Longman English Grammar-L.G. Alexander
_______________________________________________________________________
If we just want to borrow some paper-clips from someone else without considering the answer "Yes" or "No", which of the above questions is more commonly used by native speakers?
Thanks.