Question

There isn't ........ water in the glass.(a/an/some/any)​

Answer 1

Answer:

There isn't any water in the glass.

Explanation:

• Here 'a/an' means one and 'a/an' are indefinite articles. According to the given extract here 'a/an' are indicating countable noun. But it is impossible to count water. So it is not appropriate for the blank space.

• 'Some/ any' determines uncountable noun(s). So they are appropriate for the blank space . But 'some' is not acceptable for the blank space because already it is mentioned that there is no water in the glass. So 'any' is perfect for the blank space.

• Example: There is some water in the glass.

Answer 2

The correct word will be any.

So, the sentence stands as follows :-

There isn't any water in the glass.

The sentence given above implies the amount of water in a negative tone.

• The first option a does not match, because the water is an uncountable noun which cannot be estimated by articles.
• The second option an does not match as well because of the same reason as option one. Moreover, the word water does not begin with a vowel, thus an is not suitable at all.
• The fourth option some does not go with the sentence, because the it consists of the verb isn't. The word some hints at an adequate amount, or a positive approach. However, the given sentence already implies a negativity pertaining to the amount of water in the glass.