Shopping and money · A2. Use the situation to distinguish these meanings: receipt = a record proving that payment was made; refund = money returned to a customer after a purchase; discount = a reduction in the usual selling price; change = money returned when a payment exceeds the price.
Practise Shopping and money in short situations. Read the clue, choose or write a form, then check the reason. The level is an editorial guide. Explore 12 study cards and 24 contextual questions, including fresh review and transfer situations.
A record proving that payment was made.
I kept the receipt in case the shoes did not fit.
I kept the receipt in case the shoes did not fit.
These match this sense. Word families can change meaning; near meanings are not always interchangeable.
Use “receipt” for a record proving that payment was made. Compare “refund” (money returned to a customer after a purchase); these are different meanings.
Use the situation to distinguish these meanings: receipt = a record proving that payment was made; refund = money returned to a customer after a purchase; discount = a reduction in the usual selling price; change = money returned when a payment exceeds the price.
The shop gives me a printed record showing what I paid: a receipt.
Use the situation to distinguish these meanings: cash = money in the form of notes and coins; coin = a small metal piece used as money; banknote = a piece of paper money; card = a plastic device used to make electronic payments.
I pay using notes and coins together, rather than an electronic payment. I pay in cash.
Use the situation to distinguish these meanings: price = the amount charged for something; bargain = something bought for a very good low price; checkout = the place where customers pay for goods; size = how large or small an item of clothing is.
The amount of money a shop asks for an item is its price.
The shop gives me a printed record showing what I paid: a ___.
Use the situation to distinguish these meanings: receipt = a record proving that payment was made; refund = money returned to a customer after a purchase; discount = a reduction in the usual selling price; change = money returned when a payment exceeds the price.
The shop gives me a printed record showing what I paid: a receipt.Use the situation to distinguish these meanings: cash = money in the form of notes and coins; coin = a small metal piece used as money; banknote = a piece of paper money; card = a plastic device used to make electronic payments.
I pay using notes and coins together, rather than an electronic payment. I pay in cash.Use the situation to distinguish these meanings: price = the amount charged for something; bargain = something bought for a very good low price; checkout = the place where customers pay for goods; size = how large or small an item of clothing is.
The amount of money a shop asks for an item is its price.Keep the first try. Understand the change. Check it in a fresh situation.
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a record proving that payment was made
money in the form of notes and coins
the amount charged for something
money returned to a customer after a purchase
a small metal piece used as money
something bought for a very good low price
a reduction in the usual selling price
money returned when a payment exceeds the price
a piece of paper money
the place where customers pay for goods
a plastic device used to make electronic payments
how large or small an item of clothing is
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The shop gives me a printed record showing what I paid: a ___.
Look at “printed record”. Here we need “A record proving that payment was made”: “receipt”. The reason money or paper is given matters: proof, purchase refund, price reduction or excess payment returned. Completed sentence: “The shop gives me a printed record showing what I paid: a receipt.”.
I pay using notes and coins together, rather than an electronic payment. I pay in ___.
Look at “notes and coins together”. Here we need “Money in the form of notes and coins”: “cash”. Cash includes coins and banknotes. A single metal piece, one paper note and an electronic payment card are more specific objects. Completed sentence: “I pay using notes and coins together, rather than an electronic payment. I pay in cash.”.
The amount of money a shop asks for an item is its ___.
Look at “amount of money a shop asks”. Here we need “The amount charged for something”: “price”. Separate what an item costs, unusually good value, the payment place and its dimensions. Completed sentence: “The amount of money a shop asks for an item is its price.”.
I returned a faulty radio and received all my payment back: a ___.
Look at “all my payment back”. Here we need “money returned after payment”: “refund”. A receipt proves payment. A discount reduces the price before payment. Change returns an excess cash payment. A refund returns the purchase money. Completed sentence: “I returned a faulty radio and received all my payment back: a refund.”.
This small round metal piece of money is a ___.
Look at “small round metal piece”. Here we need “A small metal piece used as money”: “coin”. Cash includes coins and banknotes. A single metal piece, one paper note and an electronic payment card are more specific objects. Completed sentence: “This small round metal piece of money is a coin.”.
This coat is good quality but costs far less than usual. It is a ___.
Look at “far less than usual”. Here we need “purchase offering unusually good value”: “bargain”. Price is the amount charged. Size gives dimensions. Checkout is the place to pay. A bargain is an item with unusually good value for its price. Completed sentence: “This coat is good quality but costs far less than usual. It is a bargain.”.
The seller reduces the usual price by ten percent. This reduction is a ___.
Look at “reduces the usual price”. Here we need “A reduction in the usual price”: “discount”. The reason money or paper is given matters: proof, purchase refund, price reduction or excess payment returned. Completed sentence: “The seller reduces the usual price by ten percent. This reduction is a discount.”.
I pay ten pounds for an eight-pound item. The two pounds returned are my ___.
Look at “two pounds returned”. Here we need “Money returned when you pay more than the exact price”: “change”. The reason money or paper is given matters: proof, purchase refund, price reduction or excess payment returned. Completed sentence: “I pay ten pounds for an eight-pound item. The two pounds returned are my change.”.
This rectangular paper money worth twenty pounds is a ___.
Look at “rectangular paper money”. Here we need “A piece of paper or polymer money with an official value”: “banknote”. Cash includes coins and banknotes. A single metal piece, one paper note and an electronic payment card are more specific objects. Completed sentence: “This rectangular paper money worth twenty pounds is a banknote.”.
The place in a supermarket where we pay for our goods is the ___.
Look at “where we pay”. Here we need “The place in a shop where customers pay for their goods”: “checkout”. Separate what an item costs, unusually good value, the payment place and its dimensions. Completed sentence: “The place in a supermarket where we pay for our goods is the checkout.”.
I tap this small plastic payment device on the reader: my ___.
Look at “plastic payment device”. Here we need “A bank card used to pay for things or get money”: “card”. Cash includes coins and banknotes. A single metal piece, one paper note and an electronic payment card are more specific objects. Completed sentence: “I tap this small plastic payment device on the reader: my card.”.
Small, medium and large tell us the ___ of a shirt.
Look at “Small, medium and large”. Here we need “A measurement showing how large or small something is”: “size”. Separate what an item costs, unusually good value, the payment place and its dimensions. Completed sentence: “Small, medium and large tell us the size of a shirt.”.
The paper showing what I bought and paid is my ___.
Look at “paper showing what I bought and paid”. Here we need “A record proving that payment was made”: “receipt”. The reason money or paper is given matters: proof, purchase refund, price reduction or excess payment returned. Completed sentence: “The paper showing what I bought and paid is my receipt.”.
The shop accepts physical money, both coins and banknotes. It accepts ___.
Look at “both coins and banknotes”. Here we need “Money in the form of notes and coins”: “cash”. Cash includes coins and banknotes. A single metal piece, one paper note and an electronic payment card are more specific objects. Completed sentence: “The shop accepts physical money, both coins and banknotes. It accepts cash.”.
The label says this shirt costs £18. That is its ___.
Look at “costs £18”. Here we need “The amount charged for something”: “price”. Separate what an item costs, unusually good value, the payment place and its dimensions. Completed sentence: “The label says this shirt costs £18. That is its price.”.
The shop returns the money I paid for a broken product. It gives me a ___.
Look at “returns the money”. Here we need “money returned after payment”: “refund”. A receipt proves payment. A discount reduces the price before payment. Change returns an excess cash payment. A refund returns the purchase money. Completed sentence: “The shop returns the money I paid for a broken product. It gives me a refund.”.
I find a small round metal piece of money on the floor. It is a ___.
Look at “small round metal piece”. Here we need “A small metal piece used as money”: “coin”. Cash includes coins and banknotes. A single metal piece, one paper note and an electronic payment card are more specific objects. Completed sentence: “I find a small round metal piece of money on the floor. It is a coin.”.
This bag is excellent quality and unusually cheap. It is a real ___.
Look at “unusually cheap”. Here we need “purchase offering unusually good value”: “bargain”. Price is the amount charged. Size gives dimensions. Checkout is the place to pay. A bargain is an item with unusually good value for its price. Completed sentence: “This bag is excellent quality and unusually cheap. It is a real bargain.”.
The price is reduced by 20% before I pay. I get a 20% ___.
Look at “price is reduced”. Here we need “A reduction in the usual price”: “discount”. The reason money or paper is given matters: proof, purchase refund, price reduction or excess payment returned. Completed sentence: “The price is reduced by 20% before I pay. I get a 20% discount.”.
I pay £10 for a £7 book and receive £3 back. The £3 is my ___.
Look at “receive £3 back”. Here we need “Money returned when you pay more than the exact price”: “change”. The reason money or paper is given matters: proof, purchase refund, price reduction or excess payment returned. Completed sentence: “I pay £10 for a £7 book and receive £3 back. The £3 is my change.”.
This single piece of printed money is worth £20. It is a £20 ___.
Look at “single piece of printed money”. Here we need “A piece of paper or polymer money with an official value”: “banknote”. Cash includes coins and banknotes. A single metal piece, one paper note and an electronic payment card are more specific objects. Completed sentence: “This single piece of printed money is worth £20. It is a £20 banknote.”.
After choosing my shopping, I join the queue at the ___ to pay.
Look at “queue”. Here we need “The place in a shop where customers pay for their goods”: “checkout”. Separate what an item costs, unusually good value, the payment place and its dimensions. Completed sentence: “After choosing my shopping, I join the queue at the checkout to pay.”.
I pay electronically by tapping my bank ___ on the reader.
Look at “pay electronically”. Here we need “A bank card used to pay for things or get money”: “card”. Cash includes coins and banknotes. A single metal piece, one paper note and an electronic payment card are more specific objects. Completed sentence: “I pay electronically by tapping my bank card on the reader.”.
This shirt is too small. I need a larger ___.
Look at “too small”. Here we need “A measurement showing how large or small something is”: “size”. Separate what an item costs, unusually good value, the payment place and its dimensions. Completed sentence: “This shirt is too small. I need a larger size.”.