Vocabulary
Odd one out
Odd one out
bank card
coins
notes
happily
happily – it's an adverb, the rest are money words
E T S A W (verb / noun)
WASTE
Definition: To spend money or use something on unnecessary things
I don't have (much / many) time
much – because 'time' is an uncountable noun
Quick Decision at a Café
You’re at a coffee shop and realize you don’t have enough cash. Tell your friend spontaneously using not much or not enough.
Example Answer: "Oh wait, don't order yet! I've got not enough cash on me, let me check if I can pay by card."
Small piece of plastic issued by a bank that allows you to buy things electronically.
Bank card
save
spend
waste
price
price – it's a noun, the rest are action verbs related to money
I R A L G Y N (adv)
ANGRILY
Definition: In a manner showing strong displeasure or rage
This is the (baddest / worst) day ever
worst – 'bad' is an irregular adjective; its superlative is 'worst'
Offering Help to a Classmate
You see your classmate struggling to buy lunch or snacks at school. React spontaneously using some and any
Example Answer: "Hey, do you need any help? I have some spare change if you're short on cash!"
A printed or written statement of money owed for goods or services (e.g., at a restaurant or for electricity.
Bill
borrow
lend
buy
receipt
receipt – it's a noun, the rest are verbs
T U O C N I S D (noun)
DISCOUNT
Definition: A reduction in the normal price of something
There are too (much / many) mistakes
many – because 'mistakes' is a countable noun
Complaining About Homework
React spontaneously when your friend tells you about a terrible project or exam using too many or too much.
Example Answer: "Are you serious? That's too much homework for one weekend! The teacher gives us too many exercises."
To give something to someone and receive something else of similar value in return, without using cash.
Swap
cheaply
easily
hard
wallet
wallet – it's a noun, the rest are adverbs
R O R B O W (verb)
BORROW
Definition: To take something from someone with the agreement to return it later
She is (taller / more tall) than her sister
taller – one-syllable adjectives take '-er' for comparatives
Shopping Advice / Opinions
Your friend is trying on two expensive jackets and asks for your honest opinion. Compare them spontaneously using not as...as.
Example Answer: "Hmm, the black one is nice, but honestly it's not as cool as the denim one. Plus, the denim one is cheaper!"
A small amount of money given regularly to children by their parents.
Pocket money
badly
well
worse
beautifully
worse – it's a comparative adjective, the rest are adverbs
N R A E (verb)
EARN
Definition: To receive money in return for work or services
My brother is as (tall / taller) as my father
tall – the structure 'as + adjective + as' uses the base form of the adjective
Bargaining at a Market / Store
You find a cool item at a local shop, but it's slightly out of your budget. Negotiate spontaneously with the seller using cost, discount, and pay.
Example Answer: "Excuse me, I really like this jacket! How much does it cost? Is there any discount if I pay in cash right now?"
A piece of paper that proves you have paid for something in a store.
Receipt