Directions: In the following items, there are two sentences S1 and S2, based on commonly used word(s), which are underlined. Read the two sentences carefully and mark the response that denotes the correct use of these words in each of the two sentences and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly. S1: The teacher enquired whether there is any problem with the question paper. S2: He asked her whether she had some pets at home.
Grammatical Analysis of Sentence Usage: 'Any' vs. 'Some'
This solution analyzes the grammatical correctness of two sentences, S1 and S2, focusing on the appropriate use of the words 'any' and 'some' in different contexts, particularly within indirect questions.
Sentence S1 Analysis: Correct Use of 'Any'
Sentence S1 states: "The teacher enquired whether there is any problem with the question paper."
- The sentence reports an indirect question introduced by 'whether'.
- The verb 'enquired' signifies asking a question.
- In indirect questions and negative statements, the word 'any' is typically used. 'Any' is used to refer to a thing or number in a way that does not specify quantity or identity; it is used for things or people that could be one or more than one, or for anything at all.
- The structure "whether there is any problem" correctly uses 'any' in this interrogative context. Therefore, Sentence S1 is grammatically correct.
Sentence S2 Analysis: Incorrect Use of 'Some'
Sentence S2 states: "He asked her whether she had some pets at home."
- This sentence also reports an indirect question, using the verb 'asked' and the conjunction 'whether'.
- Generally, 'some' is used in affirmative statements. While 'some' can occasionally be used in questions, it often implies an expectation of a positive answer or refers to a specific but unstated quantity.
- In a neutral question asking *if* someone possesses something (like pets), 'any' is the standard and grammatically preferred word. The more conventional phrasing would be, "He asked her whether she had any pets at home."
- Using 'some' in this context is less common and potentially suggests an assumption or hope that the person does have pets, which deviates from a neutral inquiry. Thus, Sentence S2 is considered grammatically incorrect or at least awkward in standard usage.
Conclusion on Sentence Correctness
Based on the analysis:
- Sentence S1 correctly uses 'any' in an indirect question.
- Sentence S2 incorrectly uses 'some' where 'any' would be standard for a neutral question.
Final Answer Determination
The analysis indicates that S1 is right and S2 is wrong. This corresponds to Option 1.
| Sentence | Word Usage | Correctness |
|---|---|---|
| S1: The teacher enquired whether there is any problem... | 'any' in an indirect question | Right |
| S2: He asked her whether she had some pets... | 'some' in a neutral indirect question | Wrong |
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