Chapter 29 — Talking About Shopping and Buying Things | Unnati Classes
Chapter 29

Talking About Shopping and Buying Things

29.1 Introduction

Shopping is a part of our daily life. We buy clothes, food, books, and many other items. Knowing how to talk politely while shopping helps us communicate clearly with shopkeepers.

In this chapter, you will learn common English sentences used while shopping, asking prices, bargaining, and buying things.

29.2 Common Shopping Situations

  • Asking the price
  • Checking size, color, and quality
  • Asking for discount
  • Paying and returning items

29.3 50 Common Shopping Sentences with Responses

  1. 1. How much is this?
    → It costs five hundred rupees.
  2. 2. What is the price of this shirt?
    → It’s eight hundred rupees.
  3. 3. Do you have this in another size?
    → Yes, we do.
  4. 4. Do you have this in blue color?
    → Yes, blue is available.
  5. 5. Can I try this on?
    → Yes, please try.
  6. 6. Is there any discount?
    → Yes, you’ll get 10% off.
  7. 7. This is too expensive.
    → I can reduce the price.
  8. 8. I am just looking.
    → Sure, take your time.
  9. 9. I want to buy this.
    → Okay.
  10. 10. Please pack this.
    → Sure.
  11. 11. Do you accept card payments?
    → Yes, we do.
  12. 12. Can I pay by UPI?
    → Yes.
  13. 13. I need a receipt.
    → Here you go.
  14. 14. Is this good quality?
    → Yes, it is.
  15. 15. I am looking for shoes.
    → Please check here.
  16. 16. Do you have something cheaper?
    → Yes, I can show you.
  17. 17. I want to return this.
    → Please show the bill.
  18. 18. Is this refundable?
    → Yes, within 7 days.
  19. 19. This doesn’t fit me.
    → You can exchange it.
  20. 20. Can I exchange this item?
    → Yes.
  21. 21. I like this one.
    → Good choice.
  22. 22. This color looks nice.
    → Yes, it’s popular.
  23. 23. I need something durable.
    → This will last long.
  24. 24. Is this the final price?
    → Yes, final.
  25. 25. Can you reduce the price?
    → I’ll try.
  26. 26. I am buying this for a gift.
    → We’ll gift wrap it.
  27. 27. Is this new stock?
    → Yes.
  28. 28. Do you have a warranty?
    → Yes, one year.
  29. 29. I want two pieces.
    → Sure.
  30. 30. Please give me a bag.
    → Here you go.
  31. 31. This looks good.
    → Thank you.
  32. 32. I want to check another shop.
    → Sure.
  33. 33. Can I get a better price?
    → This is the best price.
  34. 34. This is too costly for me.
    → I’ll reduce a little.
  35. 35. I want to buy groceries.
    → Please choose.
  36. 36. Is this fresh?
    → Yes, very fresh.
  37. 37. I want one kilo.
    → Okay.
  38. 38. Please weigh this.
    → Sure.
  39. 39. That’s all, thank you.
    → You’re welcome.
  40. 40. I’ll come again.
    → Thank you.
  41. 41. I need school supplies.
    → They are here.
  42. 42. Do you have notebooks?
    → Yes.
  43. 43. I want to buy clothes.
    → Please check this section.
  44. 44. Is this washable?
    → Yes.
  45. 45. I like simple designs.
    → We have many.
  46. 46. I want something affordable.
    → This is budget-friendly.
  47. 47. Please give me change.
    → Here it is.
  48. 48. I don’t need a bill.
    → Okay.
  49. 49. I am satisfied.
    → Thank you.
  50. 50. Have a nice day.
    → Same to you.

29.4 Worksheet — Practice Shopping English

Section 1 — Fill in the Blanks

  1. How ______ is this?
  2. Is there any ______?
  3. Please ______ this.
  1. much
  2. discount
  3. pack

Section 2 — Choose the Correct Sentence

  1. (How much is this? / How many is this?)
  2. (Give discount / Is there any discount?)
  1. How much is this?
  2. Is there any discount?

Section 3 — Make Sentences

  1. Ask the price politely.
  2. Ask for a discount.
  1. How much is this?
  2. Is there any discount?

Section 4 — True or False

  1. Shopping English helps daily communication. (True / False)
  2. “How much is this?” is a correct sentence. (True / False)
  3. We should be polite while shopping. (True / False)
  1. True
  2. True
  3. True
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