Shopping with a Short List

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Practice level

A2. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.

Question formats

Fill in the blank (dropdown)

How to approach this practice

Read the complete context. Check both the meaning and the grammar, including word forms, collocations and links between sentences.

1. Question 1 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   I haven't got ___ cash with me. Can I pay by card?

   Choices for blank 1

   1. any
   2. an
   3. many
   4. a few
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   any

   Any fits a negative with uncountable cash.

2. Question 2 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   There are ___ tomatoes in the bag, but not many.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. an
   2. a little
   3. a few
   4. much
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   a few

   A few describes a small countable number.

3. Question 3 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   This basket is ___ than the plastic one.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. strong
   2. more strongest
   3. stronger
   4. strongest
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   stronger

   Than requires the comparative stronger.

4. Question 4 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   I'd like a ___ of soap, please.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. bar
   2. slice of a
   3. loaf
   4. bunch
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   Blank 1

   bar

   Bar is the conventional unit for solid soap.

5. Question 5 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   We need ___ flour to make the cake.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. many
   2. an
   3. some
   4. a few
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   some

   Flour is uncountable and can follow some.

6. Question 6 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   How ___ oranges should I buy?

   Choices for blank 1

   1. often
   2. many
   3. long
   4. much
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   many

   How many asks for a count of oranges.

7. Question 7 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   This carton is damaged. Can I ___ it for another one?

   Choices for blank 1

   1. exchange
   2. borrow
   3. lend
   4. change to it
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   Blank 1

   exchange

   Exchange an item for another means replace it in a transaction.

8. Question 8 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   These gloves are the ___ ones in the shop.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. cheaper
   2. cheap
   3. cheapest
   4. more cheap
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   cheapest

   The superlative cheapest compares all available gloves.

9. Question 9 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   The shop closes ___ half past six.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. at
   2. on
   3. to
   4. in
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   at

   A clock time takes at.

10. Question 10 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

    Choose the correct option for each blank.

    I bought everything on my shopping ___ except the eggs.

    Choices for blank 1

    1. bill
    2. list
    3. menu
    4. receipt
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    list

    A list records the intended purchases.

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Explain why each answer fits the meaning and structure. Record useful phrases and write a new example using each pattern you found difficult.

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