Containers & Quantities

Containers

​When learning a new language, it is important to be able to refer to the different types of containers in order to be able to ask for certain things.

For example, you might need to ask for a tin of beans or a mug of tea.

​A container is any receptacle or enclosure for holding a product used in storage, packaging, and shipping.

Types of Containers​

Cup

A full cup must be carried steadily.

​​Glass

A glass of water

​​Jug

​She filled the jug with fresh water.

​​Jar

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She opened up a glass jar of plums.

​​Tin (U.K) – Tin can (U.S)

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Careful with that open tin/ tin can, it’s got a very sharp edge.

​​Can

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How much sugar is in a can of cola?

​​Bottle

I bought him a bottle of drink in return for his kindness.

​Bag

​He packed a few things into a bag.

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​​Slice

She took a slice of chocolate cake and smothered it in cream.

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Multiple Choice

pizza

• a bottle of...

• a slice of ...

• a cup of ..

Multiple Choice

tea

• a bowl

• a jar of ...

• a cup of ...

Multiple Choice

chocolates

• a bag of ...

• a box of ...

• a cup of ...

Multiple Choice

sardines

• a tin of ...

• a slice of ..

• a box of ...

Multiple Choice

coke

• a cup of...

• a can of ...

• a bottle of...