In Affirmative sentences^x, Difference between^x

What do you guys think of my insane theories?I think you've answered your own question! No -- just teasing. Some of what you say has a ring of truth to it, for example, the difference between some and any is not "any goes in questions, some in affirmative sentences" However, Does she...

CalifJim wrote:For example, all of the following are wrong: Did everyone understand any questions? Did you give both of them any help? Are all of the employees expecting to take any vacation time during the coming week?Aaaargh! This thread literally made me swear, lol. Darn some and any,...

Teo wrote:With gradable words, quite usually means something like 'fairly' or 'rather' in affirmative sentences. With non-gradable words, quite means 'completely.'Compare:It's quite surprising. (similar to fairly surprising)It's quite amazing. (= absolutely amazing)Hi TeoThanks for correcting my...

Paco2004 wrote: (EX) This news is quite amazing. (=This new is rather amazing)(EX) My answer is quite wrong. (=My answer is completely wrong). With gradable words, quite usually means something like 'fairly' or 'rather' in affirmative sentences. With non-gradable words, quite means...