When we want to ask about someone's shopping intentions, we use "What is (someone) shopping for?" This question helps us find out what a person is looking to buy.
For example:
- "What is the man shopping for?" → We want to know what the man wants to buy.
- "What is she shopping for?" → We want to know what a woman wants to buy.
This lesson will help students understand the Present Continuous in questions, learn useful shopping vocabulary, and practice conversations about shopping.
GRAMMAR: PRESENT CONTINUOUS QUESTIONS
Forming Present Continuous Questions
We use the present continuous (be + verb + -ing) to talk about actions happening right now or in the near future.
Structure:
Wh-question + is/are + subject + verb (-ing) + complement?
Examples:
✅ "What is the man shopping for?"
✅ "What are they buying?"
✅ "Is he looking for something special?"
Short Answers:
Yes, he is. / No, he isn’t.
VOCABULARY
Shopping – The activity of buying things.
Example: "She enjoys shopping on weekends."Buy – To get something by paying for it.
Example: "He buys food at the market."Groceries – Food and household items bought at a store.
Example: "She is shopping for groceries."Clothes – Things we wear.
Example: "The man is shopping for clothes."Mall – A large shopping center.
Example: "They are shopping at the mall."Cashier – The person who takes money in a store.
Example: "The cashier gives change to the customer."Discount – A lower price.
Example: "There is a 20% discount today."Try on – To wear something before buying it.
Example: "He is trying on new shoes."Receipt – A paper that shows what you bought.
Example: "Keep the receipt if you want to return the item."Market – A place to buy food and other products.
Example: "She is shopping at the market."
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
- "What is he shopping for?"
- "He is looking for a new jacket."
- "She is buying vegetables at the market."
- "Are they shopping for gifts?"
- "Is he looking for a discount?"
- "He is not buying anything right now."
- "They are shopping for winter clothes."
- "The man is trying on a shirt."
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
- "The man is shopping for a new phone."
- "She is looking for fresh fruits."
- "They are buying groceries for dinner."
Negative Sentences
- "The man is not shopping for clothes."
- "She is not buying anything today."
- "They are not looking for gifts."
Questions
- "What is the man shopping for?"
- "Is he buying something special?"
- "Are they shopping for food?"
Answers
- "He is shopping for a new shirt."
- "No, he isn’t. He is just looking."
- "Yes, they are shopping for vegetables."
CONVERSATION
Scene: Emma and Jake are at the mall.
Emma: Look at that man over there. What is he shopping for?
Jake: I think he is looking for a new jacket.
Emma: Is he buying anything now?
Jake: No, he is just trying on some jackets.
Emma: Maybe he is waiting for a discount.
Jake: Yes, shopping during sales is a good idea!
READING: "At the Store"
David is at the mall. He is shopping for a birthday present for his sister. He is looking at different stores. First, he checks a jewelry store, but everything is too expensive.
Then, he goes to a clothing store. He sees a beautiful red sweater. He thinks his sister will like it. He asks the cashier, "Is there a discount on this sweater?" The cashier says, "Yes, there is a 10% discount today."
David is happy. He buys the sweater and gets a receipt. After shopping, he goes to a café to drink coffee and relax.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q: Where is David shopping?
A: He is shopping at the mall.Q: What is he shopping for?
A: He is shopping for a birthday present for his sister.Q: Does he buy jewelry?
A: No, he doesn’t. It is too expensive.Q: What does he buy?
A: He buys a red sweater.Q: Is there a discount?
A: Yes, there is a 10% discount.Q: What does he do after shopping?
A: He goes to a café to drink coffee.
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