When we want to ask about someone's shopping habits, we use questions with "Does" in the present simple tense. The question "Does she buy them?" asks if a woman (she) buys something (them).
This lesson will help students understand how to use "Does" in questions, practice shopping-related vocabulary, and learn useful expressions to use in conversations.
GRAMMAR
Present Simple Questions with "Does"
We use "Does" for questions when the subject is he, she, or it in the present simple tense.
Structure:
Does + subject (he/she/it) + base verb + complement?
Examples:
✅ "Does she buy apples every week?"
✅ "Does he like shopping?"
✅ "Does your friend go to the mall?"
Short Answers:
Yes, she does. / No, she doesn’t.
VOCABULARY
Buy – To get something by paying money.
Example: "She buys fresh vegetables every day."Sell – To give something in exchange for money.
Example: "This store sells clothes."Price – The cost of something.
Example: "What is the price of this dress?"Store – A place where things are sold.
Example: "She buys groceries at the store."Mall – A large shopping center.
Example: "There are many stores in the mall."Cashier – The person who takes money in a store.
Example: "The cashier gives me the receipt."Discount – A lower price on something.
Example: "This store offers a 10% discount."Try on – To wear clothes before buying them.
Example: "She tries on shoes before she buys them."Receipt – A paper that shows payment.
Example: "Keep the receipt if you want to return the item."Customer – A person who buys things.
Example: "The customer asks for a different size."
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
- "Does she buy fresh food?"
- "How much does it cost?"
- "She doesn’t like to shop online."
- "Does he need help?"
- "I want to buy something new."
- "Where does she shop?"
- "She buys clothes at the mall."
- "Does she buy them every week?"
- "No, she doesn’t buy them often."
- "Yes, she does. She loves shopping!"
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
- "She buys vegetables at the market."
- "He buys a new jacket every winter."
- "Maria buys books online."
Negative Sentences
- "She doesn’t buy expensive clothes."
- "He doesn’t shop at that store."
- "Maria doesn’t like shopping alone."
Questions
- "Does she buy fresh food every week?"
- "Does he go shopping on weekends?"
- "Does your sister like online shopping?"
Answers
- "Yes, she does. She loves fresh food."
- "No, he doesn’t. He prefers to shop online."
- "Yes, my sister enjoys shopping online."
CONVERSATION
Scene: Lisa and John are talking about shopping.
John: Does your sister like shopping?
Lisa: Yes, she does! She loves buying new clothes.
John: Where does she shop?
Lisa: She usually buys clothes at the mall.
John: Does she buy expensive things?
Lisa: No, she doesn’t. She always looks for discounts.
John: That’s smart!
READING: "A Shopping Day"
Sophie loves shopping. Every Saturday, she goes to the mall to buy clothes and accessories. She likes looking at new dresses and trying on shoes.
Sometimes, she buys something if she likes the price. If it is too expensive, she doesn’t buy it. She always checks for discounts.
One day, Sophie sees a beautiful handbag. She asks the cashier, "Does this bag have a discount?" The cashier says, "Yes, it has a 20% discount today!"
Sophie is happy and buys the handbag. She keeps the receipt and goes to a café to relax after shopping.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q: When does Sophie go shopping?
A: She goes shopping every Saturday.Q: What does she like to buy?
A: She likes to buy clothes and accessories.Q: Does she buy expensive things?
A: No, she doesn’t. She looks for discounts.Q: What does she ask the cashier?
A: She asks if the handbag has a discount.Q: Does she buy the handbag?
A: Yes, she does.Q: Where does she go after shopping?
A: She goes to a café to relax.
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