Exercise 5.1: Shopping Essentials Practice

Exercise 5.1: Shopping Essentials Practice 🛍️🗣️ #

It’s time to put your shopping phrases into action! Join Geoff and Viktor in a series of fun, market-inspired scenarios. Can you navigate the bustling Italian marketplace like a pro?

1. Fill in the Blanks – Complete the Dialogue #

Scenario: Geoff is at the market, and Viktor is (somehow) the vendor.

  1. Geoff: Buongiorno! Quanto _____ questi pomodori? (Good morning! How much do these tomatoes cost?)
    Viktor: Due euro al chilo. (Two euros per kilo.)

  2. Geoff: Perfetto, ne _____ un chilo, grazie. (Perfect, I’ll take one kilo, thank you.)
    Viktor: Altro? (Anything else?)

  3. Geoff: Sì, quanto costa questo formaggio? (Yes, how much does this cheese cost?)
    Viktor: Cinque euro per tre etti. (Five euros for 300 grams.)

  4. Geoff: Va bene, _____ tre etti. (Alright, I’ll take 300 grams.)

2. Match the Phrase – What Does It Mean? #

Match each Italian phrase to its English equivalent. Write the letter next to the number.

  1. Quanto costa questo?
  2. Ne prendo mezzo chilo.
  3. C’è una taglia più grande?
  4. Quanto pago?

A) Is there a bigger size?
B) How much does this cost?
C) I’ll take half a kilo.
D) How much do I pay?

3. Multiple Choice – Choose the Best Response #

Choose the most appropriate response for each situation.

  1. Geoff asks: Quanto costano queste mele? (How much do these apples cost?)
    Viktor replies:

    • A) Tre euro al chilo. (Three euros per kilo.)
    • B) Ne prendo un chilo. (I’ll take one kilo.)
    • C) C’è una taglia più grande? (Is there a bigger size?)

  2. Viktor says: C’è una taglia più piccola? (Is there a smaller size?)
    Geoff replies:

    • A) Va bene, lo prendo. (Alright, I’ll take it.)
    • B) È accanto alla piazza. (It’s next to the square.)
    • C) Sì, certo, ecco qui. (Yes, of course, here it is.)

  3. Geoff wants 300 grams of cheese. What should he say?

    • A) Quanto costa questo formaggio? (How much does this cheese cost?)
    • B) Ne prendo tre etti. (I’ll take 300 grams.)
    • C) Va bene, prendo tutto! (Alright, I’ll take it all!)

4. Create Your Own Dialogue #

Write a short dialogue using at least two phrases from this lesson.

Example Dialogue:

  • Geoff: Quanto costa questo formaggio?
  • Viktor: Cinque euro per tre etti.
  • Geoff: Perfetto, ne prendo tre etti.
  • Viktor: Grazie mille! Altro?

Now it’s your turn!

Answers #

Answers

1. Fill in the Blanks #

  1. costano
  2. prendo
  3. prendo

2. Match the Phrase #

  1. B) How much does this cost?
  2. C) I’ll take half a kilo.
  3. A) Is there a bigger size?
  4. D) How much do I pay?

3. Multiple Choice #

  1. A) Tre euro al chilo.
  2. C) Sì, certo, ecco qui.
  3. B) Ne prendo tre etti.

4. Create Your Own Dialogue – Sample #

  • Geoff: Quanto pago?
  • Viktor: Otto euro, grazie!
  • Geoff: Perfetto, grazie mille!

✨ Well done! Now you’re ready to conquer any Italian marketplace. Buona fortuna! 🌟