Buying and Paying: Master Shopping and Transactions in English

Question 1

When making a purchase in a store, which phrase is appropriate to use to inquire about the price?

Accepted Answer

How much

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Combien

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Quanto

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Cuanto

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a widely accepted form of payment?

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Barter

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Cash

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Cheque

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Credit card

Question 3

How do you say 'I would like to pay by card' in English?

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Can I pay with my card please?

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I would like to pay by cash.

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I prefer to pay by card.

Question 4

Which of the following is the correct way to ask for a receipt?

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Can I get a receipt, please?

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Do you have a receipt?

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Could I have the bill?

Question 5

Which of the following is the most appropriate way to ask for assistance in a shop?

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Excuse me, can you please help me find something?

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Where can I find the bathroom?

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How much is this?

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I'm looking for a specific product.

Question 6

What does the phrase 'Can I pay with a card?' mean?

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Can I use my credit or debit card to make a purchase?

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Can I pay with cash?

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Can I get a discount?

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Can I return this item later?

Question 7

How do you politely express your desire to purchase an item in English?

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Can I get this book, please?

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I want this book.

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I need this book.

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I'm buying this book.

Question 8

What is the primary function of a barcode scanner in a retail setting?

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To scan products and record their prices

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To print receipts

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To verify the authenticity of products

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To track customer behavior

Question 9

Which of the following payment methods has gained popularity in recent years?

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Mobile payment

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Cash

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Cheque

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Credit card

Question 10

What is the most effective way to resolve an issue with a purchase?

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Politely ask for assistance and try to find a solution

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Ignore it and hope it goes away

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Confront the shop assistant aggressively

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Leave a negative review online immediately

Question 11

Which of these is the least common payment method in modern society?

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Barter

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Cash

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Credit card

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Mobile payment

Question 12

What is the full meaning of "POS" in the context of retail transactions?

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Point of Sale

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Proof of Sale

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Payment on Site

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Purchase Order System

Question 13

What is the official currency of the United Kingdom?

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Pound

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Euro

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Dollar

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Yen

Question 14

What is the main difference between a debit card and a credit card?

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Debit cards are linked to your bank account, while credit cards are not

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Credit cards have higher interest rates than debit cards

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Debit cards can only be used for online purchases

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There is no difference between debit cards and credit cards

Question 15

Which phrase should you use when you want to return an item and receive a refund?

Accepted Answer

Can I get a refund?

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Can I pay by card?

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How much is this?

Question 16

Which of these is a disadvantage of sustainable shopping?

Accepted Answer

Higher prices for consumers.

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Reduces environmental impact.

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Supports ethical production practices.

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Increases the variety of eco-friendly products.

Question 17

When traveling abroad, what is the most reliable way to determine the exchange rate?

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Using a currency converter website or app

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Visiting a bank or currency exchange office

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Asking friends or family

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Guessing based on the prices of goods and services

Question 18

Which term describes a reduction in the regular price of an item?

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Discount

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Surcharge

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Tax

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Exchange rate

Question 19

What is the term for the amount of money paid for goods or services?

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Payment

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Invoice

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Receipt

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Balance

Question 20

Which phrase is considered polite for declining a purchase?

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No, thank you.

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I'm not interested.

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That's too expensive.

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I don't need it.

Question 21

What is the standard currency used in the United Kingdom?

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Pound Sterling

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Euro

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US Dollar

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Yen

Question 22

The acronym 'VAT' stands for:

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Value Added Tax

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Value Assessment Tax

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Variable Added Tax

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Value Added Transaction

Question 23

When you ask for 'change for a £20 note', you mean:

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Coins and notes totaling £20

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A new £20 note

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A £20 note and additional money

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A £20 note and no additional money

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a widely accepted method of online payment?

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Cash on delivery

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PayPal

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Apple Pay

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Bank transfer

Question 25

In the UK, what is the most common way to pay for small purchases?

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Contactless payment

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Cash

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Credit card

Question 26

Which type of purchase would you typically make using a self-checkout machine?

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Groceries

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A new laptop

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A prescription medication

Question 27

What does the abbreviation "VAT" refer to?

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Value Added Tax

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Variable Amount Tax

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Virtual Assisted Tax

Question 28

When returning an item to a store, which phrase would you typically use?

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I would like to return this item, please.

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Could I exchange this for a smaller size, please?

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I'm not satisfied with this product.

Question 29

Which phrase would you use to ask for a refund?

Accepted Answer

Can I get a refund, please?

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I want to exchange this for a different item.

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I'm not happy with this product.

Question 30

Which of the following is a type of electronic payment?

Accepted Answer

PayPal

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Cash

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Cheque

Question 31

What is the full form of 'PIN' in relation to using a debit card?

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Personal Identification Number

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Public Identification Number

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Protected Identity Number

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Private Identity Number

Question 32

Which of the following is not an advantage of using contactless payments?

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Higher transaction fees

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Convenience and speed

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Reduced risk of fraud

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Enhanced security

Question 33

To express a preference to pay by credit card, which phrase is correct?

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I'd like to charge it.

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I prefer to use cash.

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Please take my cheque.

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I want to pay contactless.

Question 34

When seeking assistance while making a purchase, which of these phrases is appropriate?

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Excuse me, can you help me?

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I need a bag, please.

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Where is the cashier?

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Do you have a smaller size?

Question 35

What does the abbreviation 'GBP' represent?

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Great British Pound

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Great Britain Pound

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Gross British Pound

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General British Pound

Question 36

When expressing a complaint about a product, which of the following phrases is commonly used?

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This is not what I ordered.

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I'm very satisfied with it.

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It's perfect, thank you.

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I'll take it, but it's a bit expensive.

Question 37

Which of these options is considered a tip?

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An extra amount given to the cashier

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The total cost

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The change

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The amount of tax on the purchase

Question 38

Which of the following is not a type of shop?

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Restaurant

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Grocery store

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Department store

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Bookstore

Question 39

Which of the following terms refers to a small amount of money given as a gesture of appreciation?

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Tip

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Fee

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Service charge

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Bonus

Question 40

Which of the following items would you typically find in a shopping basket at a grocery store?

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Milk

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T-shirt

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DVD player

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Car keys

Question 41

What is the full form of the abbreviation 'VAT'?

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Value Added Tax

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Value and Tax

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Tax and Value

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Tax Added Value

Question 42

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using a debit card?

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May incur overdraft fees

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Convenience

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Security

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Helps build credit history