Shopping and Money

What do you call a place where you buy food?

• ABank
• BSupermarket or Shop✓
• CHospital
• DLibrary

Answer: A supermarket (or shop, grocer) is where you buy food. A bank handles money, a hospital treats illness, and a library has books.

What is the British currency called?

• ADollar
• BEuro
• CPound Sterling (£)✓
• DFranc

Answer: The British currency is the Pound Sterling, shown as £. 1 pound = 100 pence. For example: £5.50 means 5 pounds and 50 pence.

What does a price tag show?

• AThe shop's address
• BHow much something costs✓
• CThe date it was made
• DThe name of the shop

Answer: A price tag shows how much money you need to pay for something. For example: £3.99 means it costs 3 pounds and 99 pence.

What is the British word for a person who sells things in a shop?

• AManager
• BShop assistant or Sales assistant✓
• COwner
• DCleaner

Answer: A shop assistant (or sales assistant) works in a shop and helps customers. They take your money and give you change.

What is 'change' in shopping?

• AA different colour
• BA new dress
• CMoney you get back when you pay with more than the price✓
• DTo move to another place

Answer: Change is the money you get back. If you buy something for £3 and pay with £5, the change is £2. You keep the change or it goes back to the shop.

What does 'ON SALE' or 'REDUCED' mean on a price tag?

• AThe shop is closed
• BThe price is lower than usual✓
• CYou must buy it
• DIt is broken

Answer: ON SALE or REDUCED means the price is lower than the normal price. It is cheaper. You can save money. For example: Was £10, now £5.

What is a 'receipt'?

• AA bag for shopping
• BA paper that shows what you bought and how much you paid✓
• CA type of food
• DA bill from the bank

Answer: A receipt is a piece of paper that shows what you bought and how much you paid. Keep it in case you need to return the item.

What is a 'till' or 'checkout'?

• AA place to rest
• BThe place where you pay for your shopping✓
• CA place to grow vegetables
• DA type of shoe

Answer: A till (British) or checkout (American) is where you pay. It has a cash register and a till operator (shop assistant).

What is a 'supermarket'?

• AA very big shop✓
• BA shop that only sells clothes
• CA shop that is very expensive
• DA toy shop

Answer: A supermarket is a very large self-service shop that sells food, drinks, and many other things. Examples: Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Morrisons.

What is a 'discount'?

• AA place to rest
• BA reduction in price✓
• CA broken item
• DFree delivery

Answer: A discount is a reduction in price. You pay less money. For example: 20% discount means you pay 80% of the original price.

What should you do if the price at the till is different from the price tag?

• ASay nothing and pay
• BComplain to the manager
• CAsk the shop assistant to check✓
• DLeave the shop

Answer: Ask the shop assistant to check. Say: 'The price on the shelf is different. Can you check this for me?' They will help you.

What is a 'loyalty card' or 'rewards card'?

• AA card you show at the door
• BA card that gives you points when you shop✓
• CA card you need to enter the shop
• DA discount card you pay for

Answer: A loyalty card gives you points every time you shop. You collect points and can use them to get discounts or free items. Examples: Tesco Clubcard, Sainsbury's Nectar.