Use some and any with both count and non-count
nouns.
Use some in affirmative statements. They need
some soap.
Use some or
any in questions. Do you want some shampoo? Do
you want any shampoo?
Use any in
negative statements. We don't want any deodorant.
Use a lot of with both count and non-count nouns in
statements and questions. That store has a lot of razor. They don't have a lot
of nail files. Do they have a lot of lotion?
Use many
and much in negative statements.
Use many
with count nouns. They don't have many brands of makeup.
Use
much with no-count nouns. The store doesn't have much
toothpaste.
Someone and anyone.
Use
someone in affirmative statements. There is
someone ahead of you.
Use anyone in
negative statements. There isn't anyone waiting.
Use
someone or anyone in questions. Can
someone wash my hair? Can anyone give me a
manicure?