To answer this question, you need to understand the concept of negative statements and the use of "some" and "any" in English grammar.
In negative statements, we typically use "not" to negate the verb. When expressing the absence or lack of something, we usually use "any" instead of "some".
Let's go through each option to understand why it is correct or incorrect:
Option A) Some - This option is incorrect because "some" implies the presence or existence of something. In this case, we are discussing the absence of grass in the Gobi desert, so "some" is not suitable.
Option B) Any - This option is correct because "any" is used to express the absence or lack of something. In this case, we are discussing the absence of grass in the Gobi desert, so "any" is the appropriate choice.
Option C) No - This option is incorrect because "no" is used to directly negate a noun or pronoun. It is not used to express the absence of something in general.
Option D) Never - This option is incorrect because "never" is an adverb that indicates the absence of an action or occurrence over a period of time. It is not used to express the absence of something in general.
The correct answer is B) any. This option is correct because it accurately expresses the absence of grass in the Gobi desert.