4 Read the conversation between Ann and her mum. Then fill in the gaps with
much, many, a lot of, how much or how many.
milk left
Ann: I'm going to the corner shop, Mum. Do you need anything?
Mum: Yes, I do. I need 1) ..a lot of tomatoes to make some sauce for the pasta
Ann: 2 ... tomatoes exactly?
Mum: I think 2 kilos is enough
. I need some cheese, as well
Ann: Of coursel 3)
do you want?
Mum: I don't want 4)
Maybe half a kilo Also, there isn't 5)
Get another litre, please.
Ann: OK! What about bread?
Mum: We have 6)
bread left. We don't need any more.
Ann: Can I get some chocolate for myself?
Mum. Yes, you can but not 7)
Ann: Is two bars OK?
Mum: Thal's fine but cont eat all of t al once.
Ann. OK, Mum.
Explanation: The word "much" is used before uncountable nouns to indicate a large quantity or amount. In this case, we are talking about the amount of tomatoes needed to make the sauce for the pasta.
2) How many
Explanation: The phrase "how many" is used before countable nouns to ask about the quantity or number of something. In this case, Ann is asking about the specific number of tomatoes her mum needs.
3) How much
Explanation: The phrase "how much" is used before uncountable nouns to ask about the quantity or amount of something. In this case, Ann is asking her mum about the quantity of cheese she wants.
4) any
Explanation: The word "any" is used in negative sentences and questions to refer to an unspecified amount or quantity. In this case, Ann is asking her mum if she wants any cheese.
5) any
Explanation: The word "any" is used in negative sentences and questions to refer to an unspecified amount or quantity. In this case, Ann is informing her mum that there isn't any milk left and suggesting getting another litre.
6) much
Explanation: The word "much" is used before uncountable nouns to indicate a large quantity or amount. In this case, we are talking about the amount of bread left.
7) much
Explanation: The word "much" is used before uncountable nouns to indicate a large quantity or amount. In this case, Ann is asking her mum if she can get some chocolate for herself.
Note: The correct answer for the last question is missing, as it is not provided in the given text.