Containers & Partitives Discussion

20 questions minutes

English Exercises is led by Charlie. Read the editorial approach.

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