Grocery shopping means going to a supermarket or store to buy food and other items for the house. Many people do grocery shopping every week. Some go on Saturdays or Sundays. Others go after work. In this topic, we will focus on talking about past events. For example:
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They didn’t go grocery shopping last week.
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Why not?
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Because they were very busy.
We will use the past simple tense (especially negative forms), and review vocabulary and expressions connected to buying groceries. You’ll also learn to talk about what people do regularly (present simple), what they are doing now (present continuous), and plans for the future.
✅ Examples:
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I went grocery shopping yesterday.
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She doesn’t go shopping on Mondays.
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They are buying vegetables now.
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We’re going to buy rice and beans tomorrow.
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You should make a list before shopping.
📚 GRAMMAR
🔹 Past Simple – Negative
To form the negative in past simple, use didn’t + base verb.
Structure:
Subject + didn’t + base verb + complement
✅ Examples:
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They didn’t go shopping last week.
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He didn’t buy any milk.
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We didn’t need bread.
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I didn’t see any bananas.
NOTE: The verb stays in the base form after didn’t.
🔹 Also Review:
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Present simple: "She goes shopping every Saturday."
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Present continuous: "They are shopping now."
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Future with going to: "I’m going to buy fruit tomorrow."
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Modal verbs: "You should check the prices."
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Adverbs of frequency: always, usually, sometimes, never
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Prepositions of time: on Monday, last week, at 5 p.m.
🧾 VOCABULARY (10 words)
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Grocery | Food and household items you buy regularly |
| List | A written plan of things to buy or do |
| Basket | A container to carry items while shopping |
| Cart | A wheeled vehicle used in supermarkets |
| Vegetables | Plant foods like carrots, potatoes, or spinach |
| Canned food | Food preserved in metal containers |
| Receipt | A paper that shows what you bought and paid for |
| Checkout | The place where you pay in a store |
| Price | The amount of money an item costs |
| Discount | A reduced price or special offer |
💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
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Do we need anything from the store?
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Let’s go shopping later.
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I made a shopping list.
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They were out of stock.
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We ran out of milk.
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It was too expensive.
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Let’s check the prices first.
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Don’t forget the eggs!
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They had a great discount.
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We didn’t find what we needed.
✏️ SENTENCES
🔹 Positive:
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We went grocery shopping yesterday.
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She bought fresh fruit and meat.
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They usually shop on Sundays.
🔹 Negative:
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They didn’t go grocery shopping last week.
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He didn’t buy any vegetables.
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I didn’t see any cheese at the store.
🔹 Questions:
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Did you go shopping last night?
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What did they buy?
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Did she remember the list?
🔹 Answers:
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Yes, we did. We bought everything we needed.
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No, they didn’t go. They were tired.
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Yes, she remembered. She always does.
🗣️ CONVERSATION
Emma: Did you go grocery shopping last week?
Luis: No, we didn’t. We were too busy with work.
Emma: Oh, I see. Did you run out of food?
Luis: Yes, especially milk and bread.
Emma: That’s hard! I always go shopping on Saturday mornings.
Luis: That’s smart. We’re going to shop tomorrow.
Emma: Make a list before you go! It helps.
Luis: Good idea. And we should check for discounts too.
Emma: Yes! There’s a big sale this week at the supermarket.
Luis: Perfect. Thanks for the tip!
📖 READING
Title: A Week Without Shopping
Last week, Anna and her family didn’t go grocery shopping. They usually shop every Friday, but last week they forgot. On Saturday morning, Anna opened the fridge and saw only a bottle of ketchup and two eggs. There was no milk, no fruit, and no bread.
Anna said, “We must go shopping today!” But her parents were busy. Her mother had to work, and her father was fixing the car. On Sunday, they finally went to the store, but many things were out of stock.
Anna learned a lesson: they should never skip grocery shopping again!
❓ Comprehension Questions:
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Did Anna and her family go grocery shopping last week?
No, they didn’t. -
When do they usually go shopping?
On Fridays. -
What did Anna find in the fridge?
A bottle of ketchup and two eggs. -
Why didn’t they go on Saturday?
Because her parents were busy. -
What happened on Sunday?
They went to the store, but many things were out of stock.
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