"How did you pay for these?" is a question used to ask about the payment method someone used for a purchase. This question is common in shopping conversations and discussions about money transactions.
For example:
- "How did you pay for these shoes?" → Asking about the payment method used for shoes.
- "How did you pay for your ticket?" → Asking how someone paid for a ticket.
- "How did you pay at the restaurant?" → Asking about payment after a meal.
In this lesson, students will learn how to ask about past payments, use the past tense of "pay," talk about different payment methods, and practice shopping conversations.
GRAMMAR: PAST SIMPLE QUESTION WITH "HOW DID"
"How did" is used to ask about an action in the past.
Structure
How did + subject + base verb + object?
✅ "How did you pay for these shoes?"
✅ "How did she pay for the coffee?"
✅ "How did they pay for the hotel?"
When answering, we use the past tense of the verb "pay":
✅ "I paid with cash."
✅ "She paid by credit card."
✅ "They paid online."
Examples
❌ Incorrect: "How did you paid for these?"
✅ Correct: "How did you pay for these?"
❌ Incorrect: "How you did pay for these?"
✅ Correct: "How did you pay for these?"
VOCABULARY
Cash – Physical money (bills and coins).
Example: "I paid with cash."Credit card – A card used to pay instead of cash.
Example: "She paid by credit card."Debit card – A card that takes money from a bank account.
Example: "He paid with his debit card."Online payment – Paying via the internet.
Example: "They paid online."Receipt – A paper showing proof of purchase.
Example: "Did you get a receipt?"Change – Money returned when paying with cash.
Example: "Here is your change."ATM – A machine for withdrawing cash.
Example: "I got cash from the ATM."Check – A written order for payment.
Example: "He paid by check."Installments – Paying in small amounts over time.
Example: "I paid for my phone in installments."Discount – A lower price or special offer.
Example: "I got a discount on my purchase."
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
- "How did you pay for these?"
- "I paid with my debit card."
- "Did you pay with cash or card?"
- "I used my credit card."
- "I paid in installments."
- "The store only accepts cash."
- "Do you have change for a $20 bill?"
- "I paid online through the app."
- "Here is your receipt."
- "Can I get a discount?"
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
- "I paid for my new phone with my credit card."
- "She paid for the tickets online."
- "We paid in cash at the store."
Negative Sentences
- "I didn’t pay with cash; I used my card."
- "She didn’t pay online; she paid at the counter."
- "They didn’t pay in full; they paid in installments."
Questions
- "How did you pay for your dinner?"
- "Did you pay with cash or card?"
- "How much did you pay for that?"
Answers
- "I paid with cash."
- "She paid by check."
- "They paid using a credit card."
CONVERSATION
Scene: Tom and Sarah are talking about Sarah’s new phone.
Tom: That’s a nice phone! How did you pay for it?
Sarah: I paid in installments with my credit card.
Tom: Oh, that’s a good idea. Was there a discount?
Sarah: Yes! I got a 10% discount for paying with my card.
Tom: That’s great! Did you get a receipt?
Sarah: Yes, I have it in my bag.
READING: "Buying a New Jacket"
Emma wanted a new jacket for the winter. She went to a store and found a beautiful jacket on sale. It was $50.
She took the jacket to the cashier and asked, "Do you accept credit cards?" The cashier said, "Yes, we do."
Emma used her debit card to pay. The cashier gave her a receipt, and she left the store happy.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q: What did Emma want to buy?
A: She wanted to buy a jacket.Q: How much was the jacket?
A: It was $50.Q: How did Emma pay for the jacket?
A: She paid with her debit card.Q: Did she get a receipt?
A: Yes, she got a receipt.Q: Was the jacket on sale?
A: Yes, it was on sale.
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