WHAT IS THE MAN SHOPPING FOR?

 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.

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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.

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VOCABULARY

1. Shopping – The activity of buying things.
   Example: "She enjoys shopping on weekends."

2. Buy – To get something by paying for it.
   Example: "He buys food at the market."

3. Groceries – Food and household items bought at a store.
   Example: "She is shopping for groceries."

4. Clothes – Things we wear.
   Example: "The man is shopping for clothes."

5. Mall – A large shopping center.
   Example: "They are shopping at the mall."

6. Cashier – The person who takes money in a store.
   Example: "The cashier gives change to the customer."

7. Discount – A lower price.
   Example: "There is a 20% discount today."

8. Try on – To wear something before buying it.
   Example: "He is trying on new shoes."

9. Receipt – A paper that shows what you bought.
   Example: "Keep the receipt if you want to return the item."

10. Market – A place to buy food and other products.
    Example: "She is shopping at the market."

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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."

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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."

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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!

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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.

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

1. Q: Where is David shopping?
   A: He is shopping at the mall.

2. Q: What is he shopping for?
   A: He is shopping for a birthday present for his sister.

3. Q: Does he buy jewelry?
   A: No, he doesn’t. It is too expensive.

4. Q: What does he buy?
   A: He buys a red sweater.

5. Q: Is there a discount?
   A: Yes, there is a 10% discount.

6. Q: What does he do after shopping?
   A: He goes to a café to drink coffee.