HE RETURNED THE SHOES BECAUSE THEY DIDN’T FIT

Sometimes, we buy things that don’t work for us. He returned the shoes because they didn’t fit means that he took the shoes back to the store because they were the wrong size or uncomfortable. Returning an item is common when shopping, especially with clothes and shoes.

🔸 For example:

She returned the dress because it was too big.
I returned the phone because it didn’t work.
They returned the food because it was cold.

This topic helps you talk about past actions, shopping experiences, reasons for returning things, and how to explain why something wasn’t right.

🧠 GRAMMAR

1. Past Simple (for completed actions)

He returned the shoes.
They didn’t fit him.

Structure:
Positive: Subject + past verb
Negative: Subject + didn’t + base verb
Question: Did + subject + base verb?

2. Present Simple (for general truth/habit)

Shoes don’t always fit perfectly.
I always try them on first.

3. Present Continuous (for actions happening now)

He is talking to the store clerk.
I am checking the size right now.

4. Future with “will” and “going to”

He will return the jacket tomorrow.
I am going to exchange it later.

5. Modals

You can ask for a refund.
You should check the size chart.
You mustn’t wear the shoes outside if you want to return them.

6. Comparatives & Superlatives

These shoes are bigger than my old ones.
This is the worst size I’ve tried!

7. Adverbs of Frequency

Always, usually, sometimes, rarely, never
→ I rarely return things.
→ He never checks the size before buying.

📚 VOCABULARY (10 Words)

Return – To take something back to the store.
He returned the shirt yesterday.
Fit – To be the right size or shape.
The pants don’t fit me.
Receipt – The paper you get when you buy something.
I have the receipt right here.
Exchange – To change one item for another.
Can I exchange this for a smaller size?
Size – How big or small something is.
What size are these shoes?
Too tight – Not big enough.
These jeans are too tight.
Too loose – Not tight enough.
This jacket is too loose on me.
Refund – Money you get back after returning an item.
I want a full refund.
Customer – A person who buys something.
The customer returned the item.
Clerk – A person who works in a store.
The store clerk helped me with the return.

💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

These don’t fit me.
Can I return this, please?
Do you have this in another size?
I’d like to get a refund.
Here’s the receipt.
They’re too small/big/tight/loose.
I bought them yesterday.
I’m not happy with this purchase.
It’s the wrong size.
They hurt my feet.

🧱 SENTENCES

✅ Positive Sentences

He returned the shoes because they didn’t fit.
I exchanged the pants for a smaller size.
She found a better size later.

❌ Negative Sentences

He didn’t keep the shoes.
I didn’t try them on in the store.
They didn’t give me a refund.

❓ Questions

Did he return the shoes?
Why didn’t they fit?
Can I return these shoes?

💬 Answers

Yes, he did.
Because they were too small.
Sure, you can return them with the receipt.

🗣️ LONG CONVERSATION

At a shoe store

Customer: Hi. I bought these shoes yesterday, but they don’t fit.
Clerk: I’m sorry to hear that. What seems to be the problem?
Customer: They’re too tight. I can’t wear them for more than five minutes.
Clerk: Do you have the receipt?
Customer: Yes, here it is.
Clerk: Thank you. Would you like to exchange them for another size or get a refund?
Customer: I’d like to try a bigger size, please.
Clerk: No problem. Let me check if we have them in stock.
Customer: Great, thank you.
Clerk: You’re welcome. We want our customers to be happy.

📖 LONG READING

The Wrong Size

Last week, Alex bought a new pair of running shoes online. He was very excited because they were on sale and had great reviews. The shoes arrived three days later. When he tried them on, they looked great, but they didn’t fit well. They were too small and made his feet hurt.

Alex didn’t wear them outside. Instead, he packed them back in the box and went to the store. He showed the receipt and asked for a bigger size. Unfortunately, the store didn’t have his size. So, Alex returned the shoes and got a refund. He said, “Next time, I’m going to try them in person before I buy!”

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