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Lesson 10 - Shopping
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shopping

Shopping verbs in English

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purchase
to buy something
return
to take something back to the store after buying it
exchange
to give back an item and get a different one instead
charge
to ask for money or pay using a credit card
bill
to send a request for payment
owe
to need to pay money to someone
bargain
to try to get a lower price by negotiating
hold
to keep an item for a short time so someone can decide if they want to buy it
lay away
to pay for an item little by little and take it home after it is fully paid

 

Exercise - Shopping verbs

Select the correct word to complete the sentence.

1. This sweater is too small. I'm going to it for a larger size.
   

2. I hope to a new house soon.
   

3. I need to go to one more store but I'm very interested in this dress. Can you it for me?
   

4. I bought a used car last week. I with the owner to try to get a good price.
   

5. I a lot of money to the credit card company.
   

6. The electrician fixed my lights and me for his services later.
   

7. I don't like this radio. I'm going to it.
   

8. I'd like to this to my credit card.
   

 

Writing

Write sentences using the verbs related to shopping.

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