Ex.

1 Choose the correct word to complete each pair of sentences.

1 When I was a ______ boy, I used to hate broccoli.
There’s very ______ coffee left, so we’ll need to get some.
a small
b little
c few
2 The kitchen sink is full of dirty ______! When are you going to wash up?
We tried some exotic ______ during our holiday in Thailand.
a plates
b meals
c dishes
3 I bought this dress ______ the sales?
All tickets are now available ______ a discount.
a in
b with
c at
4 Why don’t we ______ out for a meal tonight?
She’s planning to ______ on a diet to lose weight.
a take
b get
c go
5 Would you like a ______ of tea?
Our class won the school football ______ last year.
a cup
b glass
c pot
Ex. 2 Choose the correct words.
1 X I’d like to make some cakes, but there isn’t some / any flour.
Y No problem, I’ll go to the shop. How many / much do you need? A kilo?
2 I’ve bought a cookery book. It contains much / a lot of interesting recipes, but so far
I’ve only learnt how to make a few / a little meals.
3 X Oh dear, there isn’t any coffee left.
Y Check in the next cupboard. There should be any / some in the green packet. Can you
see it?
4 X How often do you eat out?
Y I eat out every weekend. There are a  few / a little good restaurants in the town centre
where I go with some / any friends.
5 X There’s many / a lot of good food at this party!
Y Yes, but I really can’t eat any / some more. I think I’ve already had too many / much.
6 X I need some more eggs to make the cake. Could you go to the shop and get some?
Y Sure. How many / much do you need? Ten?