English Quantity Expressions and Units of Measurement
Learn natural English expressions such as a bar of chocolate, a bottle of milk and a pair of scissors. Browse quantity phrases, containers, measurements and pairs, then practise with pronunciation, flashcards and a quiz.
English quantity expressions list
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Flashcards – test your memory
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English quantity expressions quiz
Read the English clue and type the matching expression. The quiz has 10 questions.
How to use these expressions
In English, quantity phrases often follow the pattern “a + quantity word + of + noun”, as in “a bottle of water” or “a slice of meat”. Use “a pair of” for objects with two matching parts, including scissors, trousers and glasses. The clues in the table explain each phrase without translations.