Grammar and Vocabulary
Topic: Shopping

Lesson 11 - A

Aims:

1. Learn useful vocabulary related to Shopping.
2. Review Subject and Verb Agreement Rules Part 2. (numbers 5-8)
VOCABULARY

Exercise 1: Let's Review Words! (5-6minutes)
Choose the meaning of the underlined words from the choices that follow. Then
practice using the words in your own sentences.

1. All returned items must reach us in their original condition – unworn, unused,
and with tags attached.
a. labelb. flagc. calld. note2. If you find a better price anywhere on the web, we’ll refund you the difference.
a. returnb. restore
c. changed. repay
3. To get the best price you will have to haggle hard.
a. quarrel
b. bargainc. wrangle
d. squabble
4. Efforts were made to limit the sale of alcohol.
a. reduced
b. going cheapc. sellingd. auction
5. Approved accounts are strictly net 30 days from date of invoice or payment bymajor credit cards.

a. amountb. paymentc. dued. bill
Exercise 2: What's the word? (5-7 minutes)
Put each of the following words or phrases in the correct gap. Check the bottom
part of the page for answers.
CHOICES:tag, label, cashier, bargain, receipt, exchange, take back, try on, fit, advice, shopassistant, credit card, check, select, cash, refund, size, sale

If you want to go shopping there are a number of things you have to consider. If you
would like to find a_____ you should make sure to go to a _____. The only problem with a sale is that it issometimes hard
to _____ something once you buy it. Many stores also refuse to give a _____ on anything
you havebought. If you are looking for clothes, make sure to _____, check the _____ to make surethat it is a good_____. Another good idea is to look at the _____ and _____ to see instructions for washing,etc. It's
always a good idea to also ask the _____ for _____. Finally, when you go to the _____ you
can usually
pay by _____ or _____ if you don't have the _____. Never forget to get the _____!

Answer:If you want to go shopping there are a number of things you have to consider. If you would
like to find a bargain you should make sure to go to a sale. The only problem with a sale isthat it is sometimes hard to exchange something once you buy it. Many stores also refuse togive a refund on anything you have bought. If you are looking for clothes, make sure to try

them on, check the size to make sure that it is a good fit. Another good idea is to look at thetag and label to see instructions for washing, etc. It's always a good idea to also ask the shopassistant for advice. Finally, when you go to the cashier you can usually pay by credit card orcheck if you don't have the cash. Never forget to get the receipt!
GRAMMAR
Grammar Review

A. Subjects don't always come before verbs in questions. Make sure you accurately
identify the subject before deciding on the proper verb form to use.
▪ Does Lefty usually eat grass? Where are the pieces of this puzzle.
B. If two subjects are joined by and, they typically require a plural verb form.
▪ The cow and the pig are jumping over the moon.
C. The verb is singular if the two subjects separated by and refer to the same
person or thing.
▪ Red beans and rice is my mom's favorite dish.
D. If the words each, every, or no come before the subject, the verb is singular.
▪ No smoking and drinking is allowed.
▪ Every man and woman is required to check in.
Error Recognition
Identify the one underlined word or phrase that should be corrected or rewritten.
Then, write the correct sentence.
1. No one pass the examination.
ABCD

2. The moon and the star is lovely to stare at.
AB CD

3. Running and walking are the only exercise I do.
ABCD

4. Every singer and dancer are going to perform.
ABCD

5. Coffee and sugar are what I always have.
AB

C

D

References:
Barron's How to Prepare for TOEIC Test 2nd Edition – Dr. Lin Lougheed