Shopping and Sale Vocabulary
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What does the term 'sale' refer to in this context?

  • A specific type of discount offered to VIP members
  • An event where goods are sold at lower prices (correct)
  • A reduced price for all items in a store
  • A permanent price change for certain products

What is a common verb form used with the phrase 'going shopping'?

  • Gerund form of go (correct)
  • Infinitive form of go
  • Present tense of go
  • Past form of go

When something is described as 'on sale', what does it imply?

  • It is temporarily available for a lower price (correct)
  • It is only available for bulk purchases
  • It is permanently discontinued
  • It is currently at its original price

What is the grammatical function of 'have a sale' in this context?

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What does window shopping mean?

<p>Looking without buying (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is grocery shopping categorized in the text?

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What does it mean if an item is 'for sale'?

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What can be assumed about activities at a mall based on the content?

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How can 'sale' and 'sell' be distinguished in usage?

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What is an example of a preference noted in the text?

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Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'on sale'?

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What implication does the phrase 'is running a sale' have?

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What does the phrase 'this will be one for the books' imply?

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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a specific shopping activity?

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What does it suggest if a price is stated as 'the regular price was $50'?

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Which statement accurately describes an item 'not for sale'?

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What is the main verb in the sentence 'Let’s go shopping'?

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What does the phrase 'on sale' refer to?

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Which of the following examples shows the correct usage of 'sold'?

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Which usage of 'sale' would be incorrect?

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Which term is used interchangeably with 'mall' in American English?

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Which of the following correctly identifies the tense in the sentence 'I am selling this watch'?

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Why might someone go grocery shopping, according to the dialogue?

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What does the phrase 'I bought this item on sale for $100' indicate about the transaction?

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What is indicated by the speaker's uncertainty regarding Black Friday?

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When someone mentions they went shopping, what type of response is expected?

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How is the term 'discount' related to shopping?

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What does a one-time discount on an item indicate?

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When referring to Black Friday, how should the phrase be correctly constructed?

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What does the term 'knockoff' refer to?

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How should you express a 30% reduction in price?

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What does it mean when a deal is described as 'a steal'?

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What is the meaning of 'deal' in the context of shopping?

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Which phrase indicates that an item is being offered at a lower price?

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What is the correct verb usage when stating that a discount was received on an item?

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What does 'on sale' imply about the products?

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How is an ongoing project described differently from a dealer?

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Which statement about 'Black Friday' is accurate?

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What should you do if you want to obtain a good deal?

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What is typically the function of a 'dealer' in a business context?

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In shopping terminology, what is the difference between 'sale' and 'deal'?

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What does '30% off' indicate about the price of an item?

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Which statement describes a proper noun?

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What does 'act fast' suggest when an item is on sale?

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What is the meaning of the term 'promo' as used in advertising?

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When someone says they got a great deal on an item, they mean:

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What is meant by the phrase 'let's make a deal'?

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What does it mean to say an item is 'available online'?

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In which situation would someone typically say 'that's a great deal'?

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Which of the following phrases correctly uses the term 'deals'?

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What type of items might be associated with the term 'bargain'?

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If a product is listed as 'discounted,' what can you infer?

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a deal?

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What does the phrase 'up to 70% off' imply about a sale?

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What is the difference between asking if an item is 'on sale' and 'for sale'?

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What phrase would you use to inquire if a sale is currently happening?

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What question would help clarify if the provided price includes a discount?

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What does negotiating in a mall typically imply?

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What is implied by the term 'smells fishy' in the context of sales?

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What does it mean to be 'tricked' in a sales context?

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What does the acronym BOGO stand for?

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What does the statement 'the sale is on now' indicate?

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What could the phrase 'I missed out' indicate?

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Which phrase indicates that limited-time sale ends soon?

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What does saving 10% on a purchase mean?

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What does the term 'doorbuster' typically imply?

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What does the phrase 'sold out' mean in a retail context?

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Which of the following sales strategies is commonly seen during Black Friday?

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What is a common reason for items to sell out quickly during sales events?

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What should a customer do if they are unsure whether a particular item is on sale?

<p>Look for a sticker or signage indicating the sale (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How might you phrase a successful purchase during a doorbuster sale?

<p>I went early to get the discounted doorbuster item. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common expression related to timely actions in sales?

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What would you do if an item you wanted was marked as sold out?

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What is the typical strategy of stores for enticing customers on Black Friday?

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How should consumers interpret a '30% off' sign?

<p>A 30% discount from the original price (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might customers show up early for a sale?

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If a store offers a 'Buy Two Get One Free' promotion, what does that imply?

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In the context of Black Friday, what does 'limited time' refer to?

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What is implied by the phrase 'up for grabs' in a sales context?

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Flashcards

Shopping

The act of buying goods or services in a store or online.

Go shopping

To visit a store with the intention of buying something.

Mall

A large retail establishment with multiple stores selling various types of goods.

Window shopping

The act of visiting a store to look at items without intending to buy them.

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Black Friday

A special day with significant discounts on various items.

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Grocery shopping

A type of shopping where you buy food and household items.

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On sale

An item being offered at a reduced price.

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Packed mall

A situation where a store is very crowded with customers.

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Department store

A large store with a wide variety of departments selling different types of goods.

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Clothes shopping

A store that sells clothes.

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Hardware store

A store that sells hardware and tools.

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Like going shopping

To express your preference about something.

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Don't like going shopping

To express your dislike about something.

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Online shopping

To go shopping online, rather than in physical stores.

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Went shopping

The verb 'go' conjugated in the past tense

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Sale (noun)

A noun that represents an event where goods are sold at lower prices than usual.

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To Sell (verb)

The act of exchanging goods or services for money.

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On Sale (for a certain price)

Describes goods or services offered for a discounted price.

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Regular Price

Describes goods or services offered at a higher price than the 'sale' price.

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Black Friday Sale

An event where products are sold at lower prices, often over a short period of time.

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The sale price

A phrase used to describe the price paid when an item is on sale.

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Sale period

A time period of several days in a row with discounts on numerous items.

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Having a sale

An event where goods are sold at lower prices, often for a specific period of time or for specific items.

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A Sale Item

A noun referring to a particular item being offered for sale.

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Available for sale

An adjective describing an event or service where products are available for purchase.

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The seller

A noun referring to a person who is currently 'selling' items.

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Garage Sale

An event where products are offered for sale in a variety of locations.

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Store Sale

An event where products are offered for sale in a retail store.

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Getting a deal

The action of buying an item at a reduced price during a sale.

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Homophones

Words that sound the same but have different meanings and spellings.

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Discount

The difference between the regular price and the sale price.

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Homograph

A word that sounds the same as another word but has a different meaning and spelling, and often different origins.

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Discounted item

A product offered at a discounted price.

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Deal (in a negotiation)

An agreement or a negotiation between two parties.

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Deal (cards)

To give cards to players in a game.

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Deck of cards

A set of cards used in a game.

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A great deal

To refer to a singular deal

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Great deals

To refer to multiple deals

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Deck of cards

A set of cards used in a game.

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The sale is on now

A phrase used when a sale period is currently happening.

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The sale is over

A phrase used when a sale period has ended.

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Up to 70% off

A phrase used to describe an item that may be discounted up to a certain percentage.

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That smells fishy

A phrase used to express doubt or suspicion about a sale or deal.

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Trick

A phrase used to describe a person who deliberately deceives someone to gain an advantage.

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Is the sale on?

An expression used to inquire if a sale is in progress.

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Buy two, get one free

A type of discount where you buy a certain number of items and get another item for free.

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BOGO

The acronym used to represent the 'Buy one, get one' deal.

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Missed out

An action of not getting an opportunity due to missing a sale or offer.

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Seems fishy

A phrase used to describe a deal or offer that looks too good to be true.

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Is that the price before or after the discount?

An expression to inquire about the final price after a discount is applied.

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Items are 70% off

A phrase used to describe a discount offered on a particular item, often in a store or promotional event.

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It can be up to 50% off easily

A phrase used to express a desire to negotiate or bargain for a better price.

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What is Black Friday?

A special day with significant discounts on various items, often taking place the day after Thanksgiving in the United States.

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What kind of deals are offered on Black Friday?

An adjective describing deals offered on Black Friday.

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What does 'percentage off' mean?

A percentage off a product's original price.

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What is a 'steal' in the context of shopping?

An extremely good deal, often implying a significantly reduced price.

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How do you express a discount on an item?

A sentence structure used to express a discount on an item.

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Why do stores offer discounts?

They are usually given to encourage people to buy more.

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What does it mean to 'buy something off'?

To purchase an item at a reduced price.

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What does 'save' mean in the context of shopping?

To save money on a purchase due to a discount or sale.

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What is a 'discount'?

A term synonymous with 'discount,' typically indicating a percentage off the price.

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What does 'on sale' mean?

It means that the price is reduced and the item is available for purchase at a discounted price.

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What is a 'knockoff'?

A fake copy or imitation of an original product.

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How can you say that you bought something at a discount?

To express that a purchase was made at a reduced price.

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What is a 'dealer'?

A person who sells goods.

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What does 'procure' mean in the context of shopping?

It means you purchased something at a discounted price.

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What does 'sell something off' mean?

To sell something at a reduced price.

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Doorbuster

A special discount offered for a limited time, often on high-demand items.

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Sold Out

A phrase used to describe items that are no longer available for purchase.

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The early bird catches the worm

A proverb that encourages taking advantage of opportunities quickly.

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Buy One Get One Free

A type of advertisement that offers a discount if you purchase a certain quantity of a product.

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Get x% off after buying y items

A discount applied to the purchase of an item after a certain number of items are bought in a single transaction.

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Highly discounted item

An item that is sold at a discounted price during a special sale.

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Black Friday doorbuster

A type of sale event that happens during a certain time period, usually on a weekday like Black Friday.

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Limited Quantities

The situation when the quantity of available items reaches zero, implying that there are no more items available for purchase.

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That's a great deal!

A statement used to inform someone about a discount or special offer.

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Discounted Prices

An adjective used to describe items offered for sale at a reduced price.

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Act Fast

A phrase used to describe an action that needs to be taken quickly before time runs out or the offer expires.

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Up for Grabs

A term used to describe items that are available for purchase.

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Study Notes

Shopping Vocabulary

  • Black Friday shopping vocabulary is applicable anytime
  • Students are encouraged to share their Black Friday shopping experiences and opinions on shopping in general
  • Grammar of "Let's go shopping" is crucial. Use the correct verb tense (base form, past, present continuous). Shopping is always in the "-ing" form.
  • Examples of shopping types: clothes shopping, grocery shopping.
  • Malls are a common destination for shopping; can be used with other activities, like eating or watching movies
  • British English uses "shopping centre" instead of "mall"
  • "Window shopping" is looking at items without purchasing them.

Sale Vocabulary

  • Sale is a noun, not a verb. It's an event where goods are sold at lower prices.
  • "On sale" describes a discounted item.
  • "For sale" describes an item available to purchase (not necessarily discounted).
  • "Sale" is the event, while "deals" are the savings/discounts.
  • "Deals" are discounted items, products offered at reduced prices.
  • "Percentage off" describes a discount on the price of an item.
  • "Doorbuster" is a highly discounted item, often available for a limited time or quantity.
  • "Sold Out" means no more of an item is available.

Additional Vocabulary

  • "Homophones/Homographs" : words with the same pronunciation but different spellings and meanings. Sale (noun)/Sell (verb)
  • "Negotiate" is possible when shopping, a cultural practice.
  • "Steals" are exceptionally good deals; great, amazing, or incredible deals
  • "Trick" means to deceive

Black Friday Specifics

  • Black Friday is a proper noun, no article is needed
  • "Up to" (X% off) signifies a maximum discount; minimum discount may not be specified.

Sentence Structures & Examples

  • Demonstrates various ways to use the discussed vocabulary in sentences.

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This quiz focuses on essential vocabulary related to shopping and sales, including terms specific to Black Friday. Learners will explore grammar rules and differences in terminology between British and American English. Share experiences and gain insights into shopping practices while enhancing your language skills.

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