I had to write "some" or "any"

Question

Is this sentence all right? "f) There is seldom some world news in the "The Daily Star". " Thanks

Answer 1

It would be better with any. English is my first language, so I don't know all the rules, but I'll try to explain. When you use words that express a negative (never, rarely, seldom) you will follow it by any. When words that express a positive (always, frequently, constantly) you would use some.

Answer 2

In your sentence we would say "any" because News is uncountable.

Have a look at this - I found it at About.com

Barbara: Is there any milk left?

Katherine: Yes, there is some in the bottle on the table.

Barbara: Would you like some milk?

Katherine: No, thank you. I don't think I'll drink any tonight. Could I have some water, please?

Barbara: Sure. There is some in the fridge.

Barbara: Do you know anybody who comes from China?

Katherine: Yes, I think there is someone who is Chinese in my English class.

Barbara: Great, could you ask him some questions for me?

Katherine: No problem. Is there anything special you want me to ask?

Barbara: No, I don't have anything in particular in mind. Maybe you could ask him some questions about life in China. Is that OK?

SOME We use "some" in positive sentences. We use some for both countable and uncountable nouns.Example: I have some friends.

ANY We use "any" in negative sentences or questions. We use any for both countable and uncountable nouns.Example: Do you have any cheese? - He doesn't have any friends in Chicago.

EXCEPTION! We use "some" in questions when offering or requesting something that is there.Example: Would you like some bread? (offer) - Could I have some water? (request)

ANY We use "any" in negative sentences or questions. We use any for both countable and uncountable nouns.Example: Do you have any cheese? - He doesn't have any friends in Chicago.

SOMEBODY, SOMEWHERE, SOMETHING We use "some" words - somebody, someone, somewhere and something - in positive sentences. Example: He lives somewhere near here.

ANYBODY, ANYWHERE, ANYTHING We use "any" words - anybody, anyone, anywhere and anything - in negative sentences or questions. Example: Do you know anything about that boy? - She doesn't have anywhere to go.