In business, we often need office supplies. We check what we have in the office. Then we place an order with a supplier. This lesson helps you talk about quantities.
Checking Stock
Ayşe: Can, please check the office supplies. We need to order some things.
Can: Okay, Ayşe. I will check the stock now.
Ayşe: Great. How many pens do we have?
Can: We have only 15 pens. We need more. And how much paper do we need?
Ayşe: We need a lot of paper. There is not much left.
Can: Okay. I will make a list. I will contact the supplier soon.
Ayşe: Please ask about the delivery time and the invoice.
order
OR-der
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stock
stok
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quantity
KWON-ti-tee
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item
EYE-tem
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unit
YOO-nit
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delivery
di-LIV-er-ee
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invoice
IN-voys
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supplier
suh-PLY-er
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| How many (countable nouns) | How much (uncountable nouns) |
|---|---|
| How many pens do you need? | How much paper do you need? |
| How many chairs are there? | How much coffee is there? |
| How many employees work here? | How much information do you have? |
| How many units did you order? | How much money do we have? |
Practice
Choose the correct form.
Choose the correct word: How ___ water do we need?
How new computers do we need for the office?
Which question is correct?
There is not coffee left. We need to order more.
We need to order ___ new chairs for the meeting room.
How time do you need to finish the report?
Which sentence is correct?