Some, any, much, many

Some, any, much and many with countable and uncountable nouns when shopping and talking about food

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1. 1
   Multiple choice

   How apples do we need?

   muchmanyanyWe use 'many' with plural countable nouns.
2. 2
   Multiple choice

   How milk is there in the fridge?

   muchmanysomeWe use 'much' with uncountable nouns like milk.
3. 3
   Multiple choice

   There isn't bread left. Can you buy some?

   someanymanyWe usually use 'any' in negative sentences.
4. 4
   Multiple choice

   Which word is uncountable?

   eggtomatorice'Rice' is uncountable, so we can't say 'a rice' or 'two rices'.
5. 5
   Fill the gap

   I'd like water, please.

   someanymanyWe use 'some' in positive sentences and polite requests.
6. 6
   Fill the gap

   Are there bananas in the kitchen?

   anymuchaWe usually use 'any' in questions.
7. 7
   Fill the gap

   We haven't got (much / many) cheese.

   Answer: much'Cheese' is uncountable, so we use 'much'.
8. 8
   Fill the gap

   There are too people in this shop!

   muchmanyany'People' is a plural countable noun, so we use 'many'.
9. 9
   Fill the gap

   Could I have (some / any) sugar in my tea, please?

   Answer: someWe use 'some' in requests, even when they are questions.
10. 10
    True / false

    This sentence is correct: 'How much eggs do you need for the cake?'

    Answer: False'Eggs' is countable, so we say 'How many eggs'.
11. 11
    True / false

    This sentence is correct: 'We need some tomatoes and some cheese.'

    Answer: TrueWe use 'some' with both countable and uncountable nouns in positive sentences.
12. 12
    Discussion question

    What food do you usually buy at the supermarket? How much or how many do you buy?

    Sample answer: I usually buy some bread, a lot of vegetables and some cheese. I don't buy much meat or many sweets.