How much is the deposit? Do you need references?

• This is something you might say if you are trying to rent somewhere to live.
• The deposit. This is the amount of money you have to pay in advance on top of the rent. The landlord (the owner of the flat / house) will return the money to you when you leave if the flat is still in good condition.
• References. These are letters from another landlord to say that you are a good tenant.
• References. Listen carefully to this word. How many syllables are there?
• How much = how much money.

This sentence is an example of houses, renting a flat, money.