add up can mean some, some, some or some and any it can mean some, some, some, some, none or none.
The words disappear and any are used when we refer to the amount of something and can be used with countable or uncountable nouns.
You countable nouns (countable nouns) are those that have a singular form and a plural form.
already the uncountable nouns (countless nouns), have only the singular form and their plural is expressed through a complement.
Examples:
- She has some Greek books. (She has some Greek books.) – The word books (books) is countable.
- She drink two cups of coffee. (She drank two cups of coffee.) – The word coffee (coffee) is countless and its quantity was expressed through the complement cups (cups).
Now that you know a little more about countable nouns and uncountable nouns, understand the difference between disappear and any.
when to use disappear and any in English
See below when to use any and disappear and understand the difference between the two words.
Use of any
The word any
is usually used in negative sentences and interrogatives and can refer to countable nouns and uncountable nouns.Any, in English, means some, some, some, some, none or none and is used when we want to refer to an undefined quantity of something.
Examples:
- Are there any chocolates left? (Is there any chocolate left?) COUNTABLE
- Is there any piece of cheese left in the fridge? (Is there still a piece of cheese in the fridge?) UNCOUNTLESS
- There aren’t any kids in the classroom. (There are no children in the classroom). ACCOUNTING
- There isn’t any milk in the jar. (There is no milk in the jug.) UNCOUNTABLE
Exception: the word any can be used in affirmative phrases when accompanied by the words if (if) or wheather (if).
In these cases, the word any can also mean any.
Examples:
- We will help you if you have any problems. (We will help you if you have any/any problems.)
- Let me know wheather you have any questions. (If you have any/any questions, let us know.
Use of disappear
The word disappear is usually used in affirmative phrases and can refer to countable nouns and uncountable nouns.
add up, in English, means some, some, some, some or a little and is used when we want to refer to an undefined quantity of something.
Examples:
- Some students arrived late. (Some students arrived late.) ACCOUNTABLE
- There is some coffee in the cup. (There is some coffee in the cup.) UNCOUNTABLE
- My father bought some books for me. (My dad bought some books for me.) ACCOUNTABLE
- There is some water in the glass. (There is some water in the glass.)
Exception: we can build interrogative sentences with disappear when something is offered or order.
Examples:
- Would you like some coffee? (Do you want some coffee?) OFFERING
- Could you lend me some money? (Could you lend me some money?) ORDER
Video
Watch the video below with a summary of the use of disappear and any.
See too:
- Modal verbs
- indefinite pronouns
- Countable and uncountable nouns
- Definite and indefinite articles in English
- Plural of nouns rule - Plural of nouns
- English pronouns
Exercises
1. (FMU-SP) Complete the sentence:
My friend never buys ______ books at the bookshop
a) nothing
b) in the
c) something
d) any
e) anything
Correct alternative: d) any
2. (FMU-SP) Complete the sentence:
Would you like ___ wine? You ____ to accept if you don’t want
a) some – don’t need
b) some - needn’t to
c) add - needn’t
d) any – don’t need to
e) any – neednt
Correct alternative: a) some – don’t need
3. (FMU-SP) Complete the sentence:
Don’t make ______ noise! He wants to get _______ sleep
a) disappears - in the
b) any – add
c) add - any
d) any – any
e) no – disappear
Correct alternative: b) any – some
4. (ITA-SP) Complete the sentence correctly:
He doesn’t want ______ fruit
a) any
b) none
c) not
d) disappear
e) in the
Correct alternative: a) any
See too: Food in English (food)
