Countable and Uncountable Nouns - Grocery Shopping

Complete the sentences by choosing the correct article or quantifier from the dropdown menu. Think about whether the noun is countable or uncountable, and if you need a singular, plural, or general amount (e.g. a/an, some, any, a few, a little, a lot of).

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Question 1

Can you buy _____ apple for my snack on the way home?

Options: an, some, a lot of

Question 2

I do not have _____ cash, so I will pay by card.

Options: any, a, a few

Question 3

We only need _____ milk for the recipe, not a full bottle.

Options: a little, a few, an

Question 4

There are _____ bananas left in the bowl, so buy more at the supermarket.

Options: a little, a few, any

Question 5

Do we have _____ eggs, or should I add them to the shopping list?

Options: any, a, a little

Question 6

I need _____ onion for the soup, not two or three.

Options: some, an, a few

Question 7

Please grab _____ packets of pasta because we eat it every week.

Options: a few, a little, an

Question 8

We do not need _____ sugar because the cereal is already sweet.

Options: any, a, a few

Question 9

I will buy _____ bottle of water at the checkout because I am thirsty.

Options: a, some, a lot of

Question 10

The shop has _____ fresh vegetables today, so let us make a big salad.

Options: a lot of, a little, an

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