Can any boy(s).............?

[subhajit123]

Is there any difference in meaning between these two sentences?

1- Can any boys solve this problem?

1- Can any boy solve this problem?

 

[Tdol]

Are you talking about groups or individuals?

 

[subhajit123]

Are you talking about groups or individuals?

If I want to ask a group of boys in school, what sentence should I use?

 

[emsr2d2]

If there are only boys in the group you're addressing, you just say "Can anyone solve this problem?"
If you're talking to a mixed group but you only want the boys to try answering, say "Can any of the boys solve this problem?"

 

[Tdol]

Can any of you boys solve this problem?