Casa · A2 Elementary · Lesson 10 of 20 · Step 1

Shopping & Prices

Markets & Spending

Ask and answer questions about prices using 'how much' and 'how many'
Distinguish between countable and uncountable nouns
Use shopping vocabulary confidently

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Grammar

How much / How many — countable and uncountable nouns

Use How many with countable nouns (things you can count: apples, bags, euros). Use How much with uncountable nouns (things you cannot count: water, rice, money). Some/any follow similar rules: any in questions and negatives, some in positive statements.

How much does this cost? — It's fifteen euros.

How many bags would you like? — Just one, thank you.

I don't have much cash on me — can I pay by card?

There are some good deals at the market today.

Exercises · type, then check

1. Fill in the blank with 'how much' or 'how many'.

1. does the blue scarf cost?

2. items are in your basket?

3. change did they give you?

4. languages does the app support?

5. rice do you need for this recipe?

2. Choose the correct word: much or many.

1. I don't have ___ time — I need to leave soon.

2. There aren't ___ tickets left for the concert.

3. She spent too ___ money on shoes this month.

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Reading

The Street Market

Every Sunday morning there is a large street market near my flat. There are many stalls selling fresh fruit, vegetables, clothes, and antiques. Last week I bought a leather wallet. I asked the seller how much it was and she said forty euros. I didn't have much cash so I asked if she accepted card. She did. I also found a set of four vintage glasses for twelve euros — a real bargain. I didn't spend much money overall but I came home very happy. I go most Sundays when I can.

1. How much did the leather wallet cost?

2. Why were the vintage glasses a bargain?

Speaking · say it out loud, with a partner or alone

1Role-play a shopping scenario. One partner is a market seller, the other is a customer. Negotiate on price using 'how much', 'discount', and 'afford'.

2Tell your partner about the best bargain you have ever found. Where was it? How much did it cost?

Writing

Write 4–6 sentences about a recent shopping experience. Use 'how much', 'how many', and at least two vocabulary words from this unit.

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