Any is not negative

 Yes, you're right! "Any" is not inherently negative, but it is often used in negative or interrogative sentences to indicate an indefinite or unknown quantity. Here's a comparison of "any" and "no" to help illustrate their differences:

Determiner	Example Sentence	Meaning
Any	Do you have any money?	Indefinite or unknown quantity
Any	You can choose any color you like.	No restriction on the choice
No	I have no money.	Zero quantity
No	There are no more seats available.	Zero quantity or none available
No	He has no interest in politics.	Negative statement

As you can see, "any" is often used to indicate an indefinite or unknown quantity, as in the first example, where the speaker is asking if there is any money available. It can also be used to indicate that there is no restriction on the choice, as in the second example, where the speaker tells someone they can choose any color they like.

In contrast, "no" is used to indicate a zero quantity or none available, as in the third example, where the speaker says they have no money. It can also be used in a negative statement, as in the last example, where the speaker says that someone has no interest in politics.

Here are some exercises to help you practice using "any" and "no" correctly:

1. Do you have ___ plans for the weekend? (any/no) Answer: any

2. ___ of the students failed the test. (any/no) Answer: None

3. You can use ___ pen on the desk. (any/no) Answer: any

4. ___ of the stores had the item I was looking for. (any/no) Answer: no

5. Can I have ___ milk in my coffee? (any/no) Answer: any

6. There is ___ way I can finish this project on time. (any/no) Answer: no

7. You can bring ___ dish to the potluck dinner. (any/no) Answer: any

8. ___ seats were available for the concert. (any/no) Answer: no

9. Do you have ___ experience in sales? (any/no) Answer: any

10. I have ___ interest in watching sports. (any/no) Answer: no