Shopping in English: Master the Language of Buying and Spending

Question 1

In einem Bekleidungsgeschäft möchtest du den Preis eines bestimmten Hemdes erfahren. Welche der folgenden Formulierungen ist die höflichste und angemessenste, um nach dem Preis zu fragen?

Accepted Answer

Entschuldigung, könnten Sie mir bitte sagen, wie viel dieses Hemd kostet?

Answer

Wie viel kostet dieses Hemd?

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Was ist der Preis für dieses Hemd?

Answer

Können Sie mir sagen, wie viel dieses Hemd kostet?

Question 2

Where can you buy fresh fruits and vegetables?

Accepted Answer

Supermarket

Answer

Bakery

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Clothing store

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Hardware store

Question 3

Wo kann man normalerweise NICHT einkaufen gehen?

Accepted Answer

Bibliothek

Answer

Kaufhaus

Answer

Lebensmittelgeschäft

Question 4

Which of these is NOT a way to pay for something in a store?

Accepted Answer

Trading goods or services (barter)

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Cash

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Credit card

Question 5

Where can you find the widest selection of fresh fruits and vegetables?

Accepted Answer

Greengrocer's

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Bakery

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Butcher's

Question 6

Which of these places is NOT a store?

Accepted Answer

A school

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A grocery store

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A clothing store

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a common way to pay for things in a store?

Accepted Answer

Bartering

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Cash

Answer

Credit card

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Debit card

Question 8

Which type of shop is the best place to buy a new pair of shoes?

Accepted Answer

Shoe shop

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Bakery

Answer

Pet store

Question 9

You're shopping for clothes and want to buy a pair of jeans for €40 and a t-shirt for €20. The store is offering a 25% discount on the second item you buy. How much will you pay in total?

Accepted Answer

€55

Answer

€50

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€60

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€65

Question 10

You're shopping for clothes and find a shirt priced at £10. The store is offering a 20% discount on all shirts. How much will you pay for the shirt after the discount is applied?

Accepted Answer

£8

Answer

£9

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£12

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£15

Question 11

You're at a clothing store and want to know the price of a shirt. Which question is the most polite way to ask a salesperson?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, how much is this shirt?

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How much is this shirt?

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What's the price of this shirt?

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Can I have the price of this shirt?

Question 12

When you want to pay for your groceries with cash, what do you give to the cashier?

Accepted Answer

Cash

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A credit card

Question 13

What information is usually on a receipt after you buy something?

Accepted Answer

The date, store name, items bought, prices, discounts, and taxes

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The names of the store employees

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The store's address and phone number

Question 14

You're buying a new pair of sneakers that usually cost €60. There's a 20% discount. How much will you pay for the sneakers after the discount?

Accepted Answer

€48

Answer

€36

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€50

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€55

Question 15

Du kaufst Kleidung und findest eine Jeans im Angebot mit 30 % Rabatt. Der ursprüngliche Preis der Jeans beträgt 50 Euro. Wie viel zahlst du nach dem Rabatt?

Accepted Answer

25 Euro

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15 Euro

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20 Euro

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30 Euro

Question 16

Which shop offers a wide range of food products, including fresh fruits and vegetables, packaged items, and dairy products?

Accepted Answer

Grocery store

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Convenience store

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Bakery

Question 17

Was bedeutet das Schild "20% Rabatt" normalerweise, wenn du es auf dem Preisschild eines Produkts im Supermarkt siehst?

Accepted Answer

Der Preis ist um 20% reduziert.

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Der Preis ist um 20% erhöht.

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Der Preis bleibt gleich.

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Der Preis ist 20% teurer.

Question 18

Welche Information ist normalerweise NICHT auf einem Kassenbon enthalten, den du nach einem Einkauf erhältst?

Accepted Answer

Die Telefonnummer des Kunden

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Der Name des Geschäfts

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Datum und Uhrzeit des Einkaufs

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Eine Liste der gekauften Artikel

Question 19

Welcher Ladentyp bietet in der Regel eine sehr große Auswahl an Produkten unter einem Dach an, darunter Kleidung, Möbel, Elektronik und Lebensmittel?

Accepted Answer

Kaufhaus

Answer

Lebensmittelgeschäft

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Supermarkt

Answer

Fachgeschäft

Question 20

Du stehst in einem Bekleidungsgeschäft und siehst eine Jeans, die dir gefällt. Was solltest du den Verkäufer fragen, um herauszufinden, ob er deine Größe hat?

Accepted Answer

Haben Sie diese Jeans in meiner Größe?

Answer

Wie viel kosten diese Jeans?

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Sind diese Jeans aus Baumwolle?

Question 21

You're shopping and see a sign that says '20% off all shoes'. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

You save 20% on the total cost of all shoes you buy.

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You get 20% more shoes for free.

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Only 20% of the shoes in the store are discounted.

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All shoes in the store are free.

Question 22

When you buy something in a store, which information is usually NOT printed on the receipt?

Accepted Answer

Salesperson's name

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Date of purchase

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Total amount paid

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List of items purchased

Question 23

Which of these places is **not** a shop where you can buy things?

Accepted Answer

Playground

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Grocery store

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Clothing store

Answer

Electronics store

Question 24

Du kaufst ein Paar Schuhe, die 40 € kosten. Ein Schild besagt '20 % Rabatt auf Schuhe'. Wie viel wirst du tatsächlich für die Schuhe bezahlen?

Accepted Answer

32 €

Answer

36 €

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44 €

Question 25

You're shopping for clothes and find a pair of pants on sale. The original price is €30, and the discount is 20%. How much will you pay for the pants?

Accepted Answer

€24

Answer

€26

Answer

€28

Question 26

When paying for your purchases with a credit card, what device is used to read the card's information?

Accepted Answer

Chip reader

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Cash register

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Scanner

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Receipt printer

Question 27

Which of these is NOT a type of discount you might see when shopping?

Accepted Answer

Earning twice as many points on your loyalty card

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A percentage off the price

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Buy one item and get another one for free

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Free delivery

Question 28

Welche Frage ist die höflichste Art, nach dem Preis eines Produkts auf Englisch zu fragen?

Accepted Answer

Entschuldigung, könnten Sie mir bitte den Preis sagen?

Answer

Wie viel kostet das?

Answer

Wie viel wird es kosten?

Question 29

When you find a pair of shoes in a store for $30 instead of the usual $50, what is this lower price known as?

Accepted Answer

Sale price

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Original price

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Regular price

Question 30

When you're at a clothing store and want to buy a dress, what's the best way to ask the salesperson if they have any discounts?

Accepted Answer

Excuse me, do you have any discounts on this dress?

Answer

Is this dress cheaper somewhere else?

Answer

Can you give me a better price on this dress?

Answer

I'm looking for a dress that's on sale.

Question 31

Was musst du in das Zahlgerät stecken, wenn du mit deiner Kreditkarte bezahlen möchtest?

Accepted Answer

Deine Kreditkarte

Answer

Bargeld

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Dein Handy

Answer

Einen Kassenbon

Question 32

Where should you go if you want to buy a book to read?

Accepted Answer

Bookstore

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Grocery store

Answer

Pet store

Question 33

Which information is usually NOT included on a receipt?

Accepted Answer

Your address

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Store name

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Date of purchase

Question 34

When you want to try on a sweater, what is the most polite way to ask a salesperson?

Accepted Answer

Can I try on this sweater, please?

Answer

Show me this sweater.

Answer

I would like to try this sweater.

Question 35

In a shopping mall, which store sells a large range of items like clothes, electronics, home decorations, and toys?

Accepted Answer

Department store

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Boutique

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Grocery store

Question 36

Where can you buy fresh tomatoes for dinner?

Accepted Answer

Grocery store

Answer

Bakery

Answer

Clothing store

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Hardware store

Question 37

When you receive a receipt after making a purchase, what information is usually NOT shown on it?

Accepted Answer

The customer's address

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The name of the store

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The date and time of the purchase

Question 38

Where should you go to buy new shoes?

Accepted Answer

Shoe store

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Bakery

Answer

Library

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Gas station

Question 39

When you want to pay with a credit card at a store, what do you put into the payment machine first?

Accepted Answer

Your credit card

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Your PIN number

Answer

Cash

Question 40

You're shopping for jeans and find a pair that fits you well, but they cost €80.00. You're not sure if you want to spend that much. What's the best thing to do?

Accepted Answer

Ask a store employee if there are any discounts or sales.

Answer

Buy the jeans right away, even though they're expensive.

Answer

Leave the store without asking any questions.

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Ask a friend to buy the jeans for you.

Question 41

You're looking for a T-shirt of your favorite band, a new book, and a small box of candy. Which shop would have all three?

Accepted Answer

Department store

Answer

Supermarket

Answer

Bookstore

Answer

Clothing store

Question 42

Where is the best place to buy a new pair of shoes?

Accepted Answer

Shoe store

Answer

Bakery

Answer

Library

Answer

Hardware store

Question 43

When shopping in other countries, it's important to follow the local customs. Which of these is usually NOT acceptable when shopping in most places?

Accepted Answer

Trying to get a lower price by arguing or being pushy

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Waiting in line for your turn

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Being polite and not making too much noise

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Using the local currency to pay for things

Question 44

When shopping at a clothing store, what is the typical order of steps you take? Start with browsing and end with receiving a receipt.

Accepted Answer

Browse products, try on items, pay for items, receive receipt

Answer

Pay for items, browse products, try on items, receive receipt

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Receive receipt, browse products, try on items, pay for items

Question 45

How has technology changed the way people shop nowadays?

Accepted Answer

It makes it easier to compare prices and find the best deals.

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It has caused traditional stores to close down.

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It has made it harder to find the products people need.

Question 46

How much do you rely on consumer reviews when making shopping decisions?

Accepted Answer

I sometimes rely on consumer reviews, but I also do my own research before making a purchase.

Answer

I always rely on consumer reviews because they are always accurate and unbiased.

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I never rely on consumer reviews because they are often unreliable and biased.

Question 47

Which of these words means 'expensive'?

Accepted Answer

Costly

Answer

Cheap

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Inexpensive

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Affordable

Question 48

What is a sensible way to make a decision when buying an item?

Accepted Answer

Compare features and prices

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Only look at the price

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Ask a friend for their opinion

Answer

Choose the one with the brightest color

Question 49

Which of the following phrases is used to indicate you want to buy something?

Accepted Answer

I'll take it

Answer

Can I pay now?

Answer

Is it on sale?

Answer

Do you have a bag?

Question 50

What is a useful tip for saving money when shopping for clothes?

Accepted Answer

Wait for sales and discounts

Answer

Buy only designer brands

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Buy everything you like

Answer

Shop at the most expensive stores

Question 51

Which type of food can you usually buy at a bakery?

Accepted Answer

Bread

Answer

Meat

Answer

Vegetables

Answer

Cereal

Question 52

What is the German word for a 'shopping cart'?

Accepted Answer

Einkaufswagen

Answer

Einkaufskorb

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Warenkorb

Answer

Wagen

Question 53

When buying a new pair of shoes, which factor is most important to consider?

Accepted Answer

The fit

Answer

The price

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The color

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The style

Question 54

You're at the checkout counter and your shopping costs 35 euros. You pay with a 50 euro note. How much change should you receive?

Accepted Answer

15 euros

Answer

25 euros

Answer

40 euros

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5 euros

Question 55

You're shopping for a special outfit with a budget of 100 euros. Which strategy can help you find the best deals and stay within your budget?

Accepted Answer

Compare prices at different stores and look for discounts and coupons.

Answer

Shop at expensive stores and wait for sales.

Answer

Buy the first item that fits, even if it's over budget.

Answer

Avoid trying on clothes to prevent wanting something you can't afford.

Question 56

How can you shop in a way that helps the environment?

Accepted Answer

Buy products made from recycled materials

Accepted Answer

Buy only the things you need

Accepted Answer

Use reusable shopping bags

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Drive to the store instead of walking or cycling

Question 57

How can you shop to create a wardrobe that reflects your own unique style?

Accepted Answer

Choose clothes that make you feel comfortable and confident

Answer

Follow the latest fashion trends

Answer

Buy clothes that are similar to what your friends have

Question 58

Which of these actions is considered unethical in the context of shopping?

Accepted Answer

Buying products that are made with materials from endangered species

Answer

Asking for a discount on a product

Answer

Purchasing items that are locally sourced

Question 59

When shopping for clothes, what's a smart way to find good quality clothes at a reasonable price?

Accepted Answer

Wait for sales and special discounts.

Answer

Only shop at the most expensive stores in town.

Answer

Always buy the most expensive clothes you can find.

Question 60

Which item is not typically sold at a supermarket?

Accepted Answer

Car

Answer

Bread

Answer

Milk

Answer

Eggs

Question 61

What does 'Ltd.' stand for in the context of a store name?

Accepted Answer

Limited Liability Company

Answer

Limited

Answer

Liability

Answer

Limited Time Deal

Question 62

Which of these is a type of clothing store?

Accepted Answer

Boutique

Answer

Supermarket

Answer

Hardware store

Answer

Pharmacy

Question 63

What is the main purpose of a receipt?

Accepted Answer

To prove purchase

Answer

To get a refund

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To enter a raffle

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To get a discount

Question 64

What is a good strategy for saving money while shopping?

Accepted Answer

Make a list and stick to it.

Answer

Buy everything on sale.

Answer

Never compare prices.

Answer

Shop at the most expensive stores.