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A2-B1
Grammar-Linked

Containers & Partitives Discussion

20 questions minutes
  1. 1.What do you usually drink in the morning? Use containers in your answer (a cup of, a glass of).
  2. 2.What food do you need to buy this week? Use partitives (a loaf of, a packet of, a carton of).
  3. 3.Describe what is in your fridge right now. Use as many containers and partitives as you can.
  4. 4.What would you order in a cafe? Use containers (a cup of, a slice of, a glass of).
  5. 5.Can you give me a piece of advice about learning English?
  6. 6.Have you heard any interesting pieces of news recently? Tell your partner.
  7. 7.What items of furniture would you buy for a new flat? Use partitives in your answer.
  8. 8.You are cooking dinner for friends. What ingredients do you need? Use partitives.
  9. 9.Describe a perfect breakfast. Use containers and partitives (a bowl of, a glass of, a slice of).
  10. 10.What pieces of equipment do you use every day? Think about your home, school, or work.
  11. 11.You are packing for a holiday. How many pieces of luggage will you take?
  12. 12.What drinks do people in your country enjoy? Describe them using containers.
  13. 13.Have you ever had a stroke of luck? Tell your partner about it.
  14. 14.What groups of animals can you see in your area? Use collective partitives (a flock of, a herd of).
  15. 15.You are making a shopping list. Write five items using partitives.
  16. 16.What piece of information do you think is important for tourists visiting your city?
  17. 17.Describe a picnic. What would you bring? Use as many containers and partitives as possible.
  18. 18.Is there a grain of truth in the saying 'an apple a day keeps the doctor away'? Why or why not?
  19. 19.Think of a recipe you know. Describe the ingredients using partitives and measurements.
  20. 20.Can you give a word of warning about something? It can be about food, travel, or learning.