Chapter 1
At the Shop / Market
Use practical English for a familiar real-life situation.
- Handle prices, sizes, payments, and returns
- Ask shop staff for help politely
- Complete everyday purchases with confidence
Shopping is something we do almost every day, whether it is at a grocery store, a clothing shop, or an online marketplace. Knowing the right English sentences helps you ask questions, negotiate prices, and handle payments with confidence. In this chapter, you will learn 30 essential sentences that cover everything from asking about prices to returning items.
How much does this cost?
When to use
When you want to know the price of any item.
Do you have this in a larger size?
When to use
When you need a bigger version of clothing or shoes.
Can I pay by card?
When to use
When you want to use a debit or credit card instead of cash.
Do you have any discounts today?
When to use
When you want to check for ongoing offers or sales.
I'm just looking, thank you.
When to use
When a shopkeeper asks if you need help but you want to browse.
Can I try this on?
When to use
When you want to try clothes or shoes before buying.
Where is the billing counter?
When to use
When you are ready to pay and need to find the counter.
Do you have this in another colour?
When to use
When you like a product but want a different colour.
Is this the final price?
When to use
When you want to know if there is room for negotiation.
Can you give me a receipt, please?
When to use
When you need proof of purchase for returns or records.
Mini Dialogue: At a Clothing Store
Customer: Excuse me, do you have this shirt in medium?
Shopkeeper: Let me check. Yes, we have it in blue and white.
Customer: Can I try the blue one?
Shopkeeper: Of course! The trial room is on your right.
I would like to return this.
When to use
When a product is defective or you changed your mind.
Do you have a refund policy?
When to use
When you want to know if you can get your money back.
Can you pack this as a gift?
When to use
When you are buying something as a present for someone.
Is this product available online?
When to use
When you prefer to order from home instead of buying in store.
Where can I find the grocery section?
When to use
When you are in a supermarket and need directions.
Do you deliver to my area?
When to use
When you want home delivery of your purchase.
Can I get a bag, please?
When to use
When you need a carry bag for your items.
This item seems to be damaged.
When to use
When you notice a defect before purchasing.
Do you accept UPI payments?
When to use
When you want to pay using a mobile payment app.
I need two kilograms of rice.
When to use
When ordering a specific quantity at a grocery shop.
Mini Dialogue: At a Vegetable Market
Customer: How much are the tomatoes today?
Vendor: Forty rupees per kilo.
Customer: That's a bit expensive. Can you give them for thirty-five?
Vendor: Alright, since you are a regular customer.
Could you weigh this for me?
When to use
When you want to check the exact weight of fruits or vegetables.
Is this item on sale?
When to use
When you see a product and wonder if it has a discounted price.
I'll take this one.
When to use
When you have decided to buy a specific item.
Do you have anything cheaper?
When to use
When the product is beyond your budget.
Can I exchange this for a different size?
When to use
When the size you bought does not fit properly.
What is the warranty on this?
When to use
When buying electronics or appliances.
Could you show me some options?
When to use
When you want to see more choices before deciding.
I don't need a bag, thank you.
When to use
When you have your own bag or want to reduce plastic use.
Is this fresh?
When to use
When buying fruits, vegetables, or bakery items.
Keep the change.
When to use
When you pay cash and do not want the small change back.
Mini Dialogue: Returning a Product
Customer: I bought this mixer yesterday, but it is not working.
Staff: Do you have the receipt with you?
Customer: Yes, here it is.
Staff: We can replace it or give you a full refund. What would you prefer?
Practice Exercise — Chapter 1
Answer each question before revealing the model answer.
Fill in the blank: "Do you have this in a _______ size?" (small / smaller / smallest)
smallsmallersmallestReveal answer to 1
smaller
What would you say if you want to pay using your phone? Write the sentence.
Reveal answer to 2
Do you accept UPI payments? (or similar)
Rearrange: "give / Can / me / you / receipt / a / ?"
Reveal answer to 3
Can you give me a receipt?
True or False: "Keep the change" means you want more money back.
Reveal answer to 4
False — it means you do not want the small change back.
Write a sentence you would say when you want to see more options before buying.
Reveal answer to 5
Could you show me some options? (or similar)
Key takeaways
- Use the chapter sentences in at the shop / market.
- Say each sentence aloud instead of only reading it.
- Change names, times, places, or objects to make personal examples.
- Notice polite forms such as please, could, and would.
- Review difficult sentences again after completing the quiz.
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You have studied 30 practical daily-use sentences.