Lesson 212--Cost and Price

 

I have noticed that my students struggle with the difference in using price and cost.  I have listed correct and incorrect sentences to help you.

Correct:  What is the cost of that car?

Incorrect:  How much is the cost?

Correct:  How much does the car cost?

Incorrect:  How much is the price?

Correct:  What is the price?

Incorrect: The cost is expensive.

Correct:  The price is high.

Correct:  The cost is high.

Correct:  The car is expensive.

Collocations

high/low price

high/low cost