SHOPPING FOR NEW CLOTHES

I enjoy shopping for new clothes with my family. We visit different stores to look at the clothes. I like trying on shirts and jeans. My sibling likes to look at jackets and shoes. My mom helps me find the right sizes. My dad gives his opinion on what looks good. We check the price tags to stay within our budget. Sometimes, we find clothes on sale, which makes us happy. After choosing what we like, we go to the checkout counter. Shopping for new clothes is fun because it helps me feel fresh and confident.

Individual Sentences

1. I enjoy shopping for new clothes with my family.
   Pattern: S + V + V-ing + Prep Phrase + Adj O + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + O

2. We visit different stores to look at the clothes.
   Pattern: S + V + Adj O + Inf Phrase + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + O

3. I like trying on shirts and jeans.
   Pattern: S + V + V-ing + Prep Phrase + O + Conj + O

4. My sibling likes to look at jackets and shoes.
   Pattern: Poss Adj + S + V + Inf Phrase + Prep Phrase + O + Conj + O

5. My mom helps me find the right sizes.
   Pattern: Poss Adj + S + V + O + V + Poss Adj + Adj O

6. My dad gives his opinion on what looks good.
   Pattern: Poss Adj + S + V + Poss Adj + O + Prep Phrase + Adv Clause

7. We check the price tags to stay within our budget.
   Pattern: S + V + Poss Adj + O + Inf Phrase + V + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + O

8. Sometimes, we find clothes on sale, which makes us happy.
   Pattern: Adv + S + V + O + Prep Phrase + Adv Clause + S + V + O + Adj

9. After choosing what we like, we go to the checkout counter.
   Pattern: Adv Clause + S + V + Adv Clause + S + V + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + O

10. Shopping for new clothes is fun because it helps me feel fresh and confident.
    Pattern: V-ing + Prep Phrase + Adj O + Aux + Adj + Adv Clause + S + V + O + Adj + Conj + Adj

Who Are You Talking To?

Just an example of how this phrase would be said in different environments:
Phrase: "Do you enjoy shopping for new clothes?"

1. Casual: "Hey, do you like shopping for new clothes?"

2. Intimate: "Sweetie, do you enjoy shopping for clothes with me?"

3. Formal: "May I ask if you enjoy shopping for new clothes?"

4. Business: "Could you explain why shopping for new clothes is enjoyable?"

5. Writing: "Please describe if and why you enjoy shopping for new clothes."

Key Vocabulary

To help you recall the words faster, draw a picture, create a sentence, or a story for each word.

1. Stores – Places where items are sold.

2. Try on – To wear something briefly to see if it fits.

3. Sizes – Measurements of clothing that indicate how big or small they are.

4. Budget – The amount of money planned for spending.

5. Sale – A discount or lower price on items.

Comprehension Questions

Refer back to the story if you need to answer the following questions.

1. Who do I go shopping with?
   Sentence: ________________.

2. What do I like trying on?
   Sentence: ________________.

3. Who helps me find the right sizes?
   Sentence: ________________.

4. Why do we check the price tags?
   Sentence: ________________.

5. Why is shopping for new clothes fun?
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. My family.

2. Shirts and jeans.

3. My mom.

4. To stay within our budget.

5. Because it helps me feel fresh and confident.

Speaking Activity

Practice placing stress on the bolded words to change the message of the sentence.

1. I enjoy shopping for new clothes with my family. (Emphasizes who enjoys shopping)

2. I enjoy shopping for new clothes with my family. (Emphasizes the items being shopped for)

3. My sibling likes to look at jackets and shoes. (Emphasizes the items of interest)

4. My dad gives his opinion on what looks good. (Emphasizes the decision-making process)

5. Shopping for new clothes is fun because it helps me feel fresh and confident. (Emphasizes the personal benefit)

Writing Activity

Unscramble the Sentences:

1. Clothes / enjoy / I / shopping / family / with / my / for / new.
   Sentence: ________________.

2. Stores / look / we / to / different / visit / at / the / clothes.
   Sentence: ________________.

3. On / trying / jeans / and / shirts / I / like.
   Sentence: ________________.

4. Opinion / dad / on / gives / looks / my / good / his / what.
   Sentence: ________________.

5. Fun / shopping / feel / fresh / is / for / confident / and / new / clothes / me / helps / because.
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. I enjoy shopping for new clothes with my family.

2. We visit different stores to look at the clothes.

3. I like trying on shirts and jeans.

4. My dad gives his opinion on what looks good.

5. Shopping for new clothes is fun because it helps me feel fresh and confident.

Create Activity

Follow the sentence pattern and build sentences with the following words:

Words To Use: stores, try on, sizes, budget, sale

1. S + V + O.
   Sentence: ________________.

2. S + V + Adj + O.
   Sentence: ________________.

3. S + V + O + Prep Phrase.
   Sentence: ________________.

4. S + V + O + Adv.
   Sentence: ________________.

5. S + Aux + V + Adj.
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. I visit stores.

2. The clothes are on sale.

3. We check the sizes of shirts.

4. I try on shoes quickly.

5. Staying within budget is important.

Grammar Activities

Multiple-Choice Questions:

1. Who do I go shopping with?
   a) My friends
   b) My family
   c) My classmates

2. What do I like trying on?
   a) Jackets
   b) Shirts and jeans
   c) Shoes

3. Who helps me find the right sizes?
   a) My sibling
   b) My dad
   c) My mom

4. Why do we check the price tags?
   a) To find the colors we like
   b) To stay within our budget
   c) To see the brand

5. Why is shopping for new clothes fun?
   a) It is relaxing.
   b) It helps me feel fresh and confident.
   c) It is quick.

Answers:

1. b) My family

2. b) Shirts and jeans

3. c) My mom

4. b) To stay within our budget

5. b) It helps me feel fresh and confident

Natural Dialogue

Me: Do you enjoy shopping for new clothes?
Friend: Yes, I love shopping for new clothes with my family.
Me: What do you usually try on?
Friend: I like trying on shirts and jeans.
Me: Why do you enjoy it?
Friend: Because it helps me feel fresh and confident!