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Some/Any + plural vs Some/Any + singular

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Vthung  #455549  Fri, 21 Dec 07 09:03 AM
Hi all,
From my understanding, I always go for the structure "Some/Any + plural" (with countable nouns, of course), but sometimes I see "Some/Any + singular" out there on the Internet, articles, and lyrics of songs.

For example:
+ I could use some direction.
+ I do not have any issue with the assignments.

Consequently, it makes me quite confused.

Can you guys shed some light on the problem?

Cheers,
Vu


  
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Cool Breeze  #455594  Fri, 21 Dec 07 12:36 PM
Hi Vthung

Nothing grammatical prevents you from having a singular countable noun after some and any. It may not be very common or it may be a little unusual in some situations but there certainly isn't a rule against it.

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Vthung  #455628  Fri, 21 Dec 07 02:30 PM
Thanks CB for your insight.

Cheers,
Vu
  
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