Unit 3 - Lesson 3

used to refer to the quantity or amount of something, often used to ask about the extent, degree, or size of a particular thing

How much sugar do you need for the recipe?

the amount of money required for buying something

He checked the price of the flight online.

the unit of money in the US, Canada, Australia and several other countries, equal to 100 cents

I need to break this twenty dollar bill into smaller ones.

a unit of money in some countries, equal to one hundredth of a dollar or euro

He dropped a few cents into the musician's guitar case.

the money that most countries in Europe use

I exchanged my dollars for euros before my trip to Europe.

a unit for measuring weight equal to 16 ounces or 0.454 kilograms

She bought a pound of coffee beans to grind fresh for her morning cup of coffee.

having the color that is the darkest, like most crows

A black raven is flying across the night sky.

having the color of strawberry ice cream

She wore a pink dress to the wedding, which complimented her rosy cheeks.

having the color of the ocean or clear sky at daytime

My mother has blue eyes and black hair.

having the color of most ripe eggplants

I carefully peeled the purple eggplant to cook it for dinner.

having the color of chocolate ice cream

The table was made of rich, brown wood.

having the color of tomatoes or blood

He got a cut, and red blood came out.

having the color of fresh grass or most plant leaves

His eyes were a striking green shade, like emeralds.

having the color that is the lightest, like snow

His teeth are white and shiny, thanks to regular brushing and flossing.

having the color of lemons or the sun

She drew a yellow sun on the corner of the paper.

having the color of carrots or pumpkins

He ate an orange carrot for a snack.

having a color between white and black, like most koalas or dolphins

My grandmother's hair is gray.