Hey there! I'll try to help you out with this matter: *First of all, you should know that the main difference among these words depends on the word that follows next (uncountable or countable noun): 1) 'Any' = one, some, or several, as specified, no matter how much or many, what kind or quality. 'Any' is used with countable or uncountable nouns. E.g.: ''Are there any apples in your bag?'' E.g.: ''Any dogs like meat.'' E.g.: ''She might not have any advice for you.'' E.g.: ''Don't you have any homework to do?'' 2) 'Some' = an indefinite or unspecified number or portion. 'Some' is used with countable or uncountable nouns. E.g.: ''I got some good stories to tell you!'' E.g.: ''Should you get some free time, do not hesitate to stop by to make a visit!'' E.g.: ''Some people are just annoying - you should get away from them!'' 3) 'A few' and 'a little' = both expressions mean 'some; a small number/amount''. However, you should know that we use 'a little' with singular uncountable nouns, whereas 'a few' is used with plural countable nouns: E.g.: ''I bought a few apples at the market.'' E.g.: ''She saves a little money every month.'' 4) 'Few' and 'little' = 'few' equals to 'not many/ almost none', and is used with plural countable nouns. 'little' equals to 'not much/ almost nothing', and is used with uncountable nouns. They are used in formal contexts: E.g.: ''For I suppose I have little choice, I'm not very happy about this situation.'' E.g.: ''I just have this little money left.'' E.g.: ''Many had applied for the job, but few managed to get it.'' E.g.: ''Few people visit me nowadays.'' In regards to your question, yes, you may say either ''some apples'' or ''a few apples''. Hope that helps!

ANY - Used with negative statements: "I don't have any apples." - Used with questions when you don't know if something exists: "Do you have any apples?" SOME - Used with positive statements: "I have some apples." - Used with questions when you know something exists: "Can I have some apples?" A FEW - This means "some" but it's only used with countable nouns: "I have a few apples." FEW - This means "not many" and is also only used with countable nouns: "I have few apples." Note that there’s a difference in meaning: - "I have a few apples" = I have some apples. (I might be able to give you some.) - "I have few apples" = I don't have many apples. (I might not be able to give you any.) (A) LITTLE - This is the same as "(a) few" but for uncountable nouns: - "I have a little money. It's not much, but I can give you some." - "I have little money, so I can't give you any."