There are a lot of apples in the bucket.
Right!
I need any information.
some
I read a few books last week.
Right!
I need a few milk for this recipe.
a bit of
Have you got a bit of brothers or sisters?
any
We saw a lot of birds.
Right!
There isn't any coffee in the cup.
Right!
I need a few help.
a bit of/some
I bought a bit of vegetables.
a few/some