Asking About Prices and Quantities

• How much is this? [haʊ mʌʧ ɪz ðɪs] (question) – Asking about the price of something.
  • Example: “How much is this watermelon?”

• Per pound [pɜːr paʊnd] (phrase) – A measure of weight, commonly used to describe the price of items sold by weight.

• • Example: “The apples are $2.49 per pound.”

• Discount [ˈdɪskaʊnt] (noun) – A reduction in price.

• • Example: “We’re offering 10% off on all fruits today.”

• Credit card [ˈkrɛdɪt kɑːrd] (noun) – A card issued by a bank to make purchases on credit.

• • Example: “Can I pay with my credit card?”

• Pound [paʊnd] (noun) – A unit of weight, typically used for produce.

• • Example: “How many apples are in a pound?”

• Major credit cards [ˈmeɪdʒər ˈkrɛdɪt kɑːrdz] (phrase) – The common types of credit cards, such as Visa, MasterCard, American Express.

• • Example: “We accept all major credit cards.”

Grammar Tip:

• Asking about prices:
  • “How much is this?”
  • “How much are these apples?”
  • “How much does this cost?”
• Using “per” to ask about the price for weight or quantity:
  • “How much is it per pound?”
  • “How much is this per piece?”
• Asking about discounts:
  • “Do you have any discounts today?”
  • “Is there a sale on fruits today?”
• Polite ways to ask for payment options:
  • “Can I pay with a credit card?”
  • “Do you accept credit cards?”

Practice Exercise:

• Fill in the blank:
  “How much is this ______?”
  a) fruit
  b) bread
  c) jacket
• True or False:
  “The apples are $2.49 per piece.” (True/False)
• Short Answer:
  How much does the watermelon cost?
• Multiple Choice:
  “What does ‘per pound’ mean?”
  a) Price per fruit
  b) Price per weight
  c) Price per item

Bonus Tips:

• Use phrases like “Can I pay with a credit card?” and “How much is this per pound?” to ask about prices and quantities during shopping.
• Understanding how to ask about discounts can help save money and help you take advantage of sales.