Language Focus
At A2 level, we use more precise words to talk about quantity.
| Word | Use | Example |
|---|---|---|
| much | Uncountable nouns – questions and negative sentences | We don't have much time before the gates open. How much electricity do we have? |
| many | Countable nouns – questions and negative sentences | How many security staff have arrived? We don't have many generators. |
| a little | Uncountable nouns – a small amount, usually enough | There's a little signal near the entrance. |
| a few | Countable nouns – a small number, usually enough | We have a few backup generators in the van. |
| enough / not enough | Sufficient / insufficient – any noun type | We have enough wristbands for everyone. |
| a couple of | A small number (often two) – countable nouns | Let's set up a couple of extra routers near the stages. |
Remember: much and many usually appear in questions and negative sentences at this level. In positive sentences, we normally use a lot of instead.
Listening: Setting Up a Music Festival
Mia: How's the festival setup going?
Tom: Not bad, but we don't have much time before the gates open.
Mia: How many security staff have arrived so far?
Tom: We don't have many security staff yet - only eight people.
Mia: That's a little concerning. Do we have enough wristbands for everyone?
Tom: Yes, we have enough wristbands, but we don't have much electricity for the smaller stages.
Mia: We have a few backup generators in the van.
Tom: Good. Is there enough signal for the ticket scanners?
Mia: There's a little signal near the entrance, but not much elsewhere.
Tom: Let's set up a couple of extra routers near the stages.
Mia: Great idea. We also need a few more volunteers to guide people.
Tom: I'll ask a couple of stewards to help with that.
1. True or False
Context: the music festival (from the listening)
Based on the dialogue, are these sentences true or false?
2. Multiple Choice
Context: renovating an old house
Choose the correct word.
3. Matching
Context: starting a small bakery business
Match each sentence to its meaning.
4. Gap Fill
Context: applying to university
Choose the correct word for each gap.
5. Word Order
Context: wildlife conservation
Click the words in the correct order to make a sentence.
6. Word Sort
Click each word to sort it into the correct group.
Countable (wristbands, generators...)
Uncountable (no plural)
7. Complete the Conversation
Context: organising a wedding
Ella and Ryan are organising their wedding. Choose the correct word for each gap.
Your Scores
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Total points across all exercises
| Exercise | Score |
|---|---|
| 1. True/False | 0 / 5 |
| 2. Multiple Choice | 0 / 6 |
| 3. Matching | 0 / 5 |
| 4. Gap Fill | 0 / 5 |
| 5. Word Order | 0 / 5 |
| 6. Word Sort | 0 / 10 |
| 7. Conversation | 0 / 7 |