Yesterday I heard on my favorite news show (the James Zabludovsky) Felipe Calderón (bogus president of Mexico) say something that gave me the taste for it. I do not remember the exact words, but it was something like
"Terrorism, whatever its reasons, can not be allowed in this country" And my satisfaction
has nothing to do with what he said, but he said it well . And I've grown tired of listening to a lot of people (supposedly educated) to an aberrant use of the word "any" and its derivatives. So, fulfilling the commitment made at the entrance Language 01: Is being a movie? , I leave this post.
As I've noticed, there are a lot of brutes who think they are very wise to always say "whatever" instead of "any" and all those who say "any" are nacos. Could not be more wrong since both words are equally correct, but are used in different cases.
Anybody or any?
The explanation can not be easier. "Anyone" is singular and "any" is plural. "Anyone" and its shortened form "any" is used to refer to indefinite singular noun (ie, it is one).
- You can choose any dessert you like.
- Any of these people can help.
- Anyone who has half a brain should explain the problem.
"Any" on the other hand, is used to refer to two or more nouns indeterminate, such as in the phrase of rogue Feli:
- terrorism, any regardless of their reasons ... "-" any "refers to reasons that are not defined, but are more than one.
- We will take any two values \u200b\u200bfor X and Y.
- Clouds on Mars are higher than any Earth.
I think it is a complicated issue. Just think if we refer to a thing (or person) or two or more.
"One morning, anybody, any train, any eyes" ( More than a hundred lies ).
Take this opportunity to send greetings to Ivan Resendiz, already scolded me for not writing regularly and mochilón a bearded professor who taught me in the ITD, I wish I read this entry, you need.
Greetings to all. Other entries
Language:
- Language 01: Is being a movie?
- Hogwash's
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