WE ALMOST NEVER GO TO THE SUPERMARKET NOW
We almost never go to the supermarket now is a sentence in present simple that uses an adverb of frequency (almost never) to describe a current habit. It helps students talk about how habits change over time and how technology influences our daily lives, especially shopping behavior.
Examples:
We almost never go to the supermarket now.
I usually buy food online.
My parents still go every weekend.
This topic is useful for expressing habits, routines, and comparing old and new ways of shopping.
📘 GRAMMAR
✅ 1. Present Simple
We almost never go to the supermarket now.
I often buy groceries online.
✅ 2. Present Continuous
More people are shopping online now.
Supermarkets are changing their services.
✅ 3. Past Simple
We went to the supermarket every Saturday before.
I bought food in person last year.
✅ 4. Future with Will / Going to
We will use online shopping more in the future.
It’s going to replace regular shopping for many people.
✅ 5. Modal Verbs
You can find more options online.
People should compare prices.
We mustn’t forget to check delivery times.
✅ 6. Adverbs of Frequency
Always, usually, sometimes, rarely, never, almost never.
✅ 7. Comparatives and Superlatives
Online shopping is more convenient than going out.
Delivery is the fastest way to get groceries.
📚 VOCABULARY (10 words)
Supermarket – a large store that sells food and products.
Groceries – food and other goods from the store.
Online – using the internet.
Delivery – when items come to your home.
Habit – something you do often.
Rarely – not often.
Frequency – how often something happens.
Change – to become different.
Convenient – easy and useful.
Routine – your regular activities.
💬 USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
We almost never go now.
I usually shop online.
Supermarkets are not as busy as before.
It’s more convenient to stay home.
That’s part of our new routine.
✅ SENTENCES
✨ Positive:
I often use apps to buy groceries.
It’s easy and fast to order online.
❌ Negative:
We don’t go to the supermarket anymore.
My friends don’t like crowded places.
❓ Questions:
Do you still go to the supermarket?
How often do you shop online?
Is online shopping better for you?
✅ Answers:
No, we almost never go now.
Yes, I go once a week.
I prefer online shopping—it’s easier.
🗣️ LONG CONVERSATION
Mia: Do you go to the supermarket these days?
Tom: Not really. We almost never go now.
Mia: Why not?
Tom: Because we do everything online. It’s faster and easier.
Mia: That’s true. My family also orders food online.
Tom: Yes, it’s very common now. Supermarkets also offer good delivery services.
Mia: Do you miss going in person?
Tom: Sometimes. But I like the convenience of online shopping.
Mia: Me too. It saves a lot of time.
📖 LONG READING
Changing Shopping Habits
Today, many people almost never go to the supermarket. In the past, shopping at the supermarket was part of everyone’s weekly routine. Families used to go every weekend to buy food and household items. But now, things are different.
Online grocery shopping has changed the way we live. People prefer using their phones and computers to order everything they need. It’s faster and more convenient. You can shop from your house and get your groceries delivered.
Because of this change, supermarkets are now improving their websites and delivery options. They know that people want easier and safer ways to shop. In the future, fewer people will visit supermarkets. Online shopping is becoming the new normal.
❓ Reading Questions:
Do people go to the supermarket often now?
→ No, they almost never go now.What was the shopping habit before?
→ People went to the supermarket every week.How do people buy food today?
→ They use apps and websites.What are supermarkets doing now?
→ They are improving online services.Will this trend continue?
→ Yes, online shopping is becoming more popular.
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