Weekly Grocery Shopping

Rahul visits the local supermarket for his weekly grocery shopping, checking off items from his list and comparing prices.

Meanings in Rahul, Shopkeeper, Cashier

Key words and phrases

groceryfood and household items bought regularlyHe does his grocery shopping every Sunday.

supermarketa large shop selling food and household goodsThe new supermarket has a wide variety of items.

shopping lista written list of items to buyDon't forget to check the shopping list.

trolleya wheeled cart used to carry shopping itemsHe pushed the trolley through the aisles.

checkout counterthe place where you pay for your purchasesThere was a long queue at the checkout counter.

expiry datethe date after which a product should not be usedAlways check the expiry date on packaged food.

discounta reduction in the usual priceThere's a twenty percent discount on this brand.

billthe total amount to be paidThe total bill came to two thousand rupees.

staplesbasic food items used regularly, like rice or flourRice and flour are kitchen staples.

aislea passage between shelves in a shopThe dairy products are in the third aisle.

loyalty carda card that gives points or discounts to regular customersHe scanned his loyalty card before paying.

price taga small label showing the cost of an itemCheck the price tag before adding it to the trolley.

weighing scalea machine used to measure the weight of itemsPut the vegetables on the weighing scale.

fresh producefruits and vegetables that are recently harvestedThe fresh produce section is near the entrance.

bulk buyingpurchasing large quantities of an item at onceBulk buying rice can save you money.

out of stocknot currently available for purchaseSorry, this brand of oil is out of stock.

home deliverya service that brings purchased items to your houseThe supermarket offers free home delivery.

cashbackmoney returned to the buyer after a paymentYou'll get five percent cashback on this card.

barcodea pattern of lines scanned to identify a product's priceThe cashier scanned the barcode on each item.

price comparisonchecking prices of similar items to find the best dealHe did a price comparison before choosing a brand.

Useful sentences

Ask Where can I find the dairy products?
Answer They're in the third aisle, near the back.
Ask Is there any discount on this brand?
Answer Yes, there's a twenty percent discount today.
Ask Can you check the expiry date on this pack?
Answer Yes, it's valid for another six months.
Ask What is the total bill amount?
Answer The total comes to two thousand rupees.
Ask Do you accept card payments here?
Answer Yes, we accept both cards and UPI.
Ask Do you have a loyalty card I can use?
Answer Yes, you can also sign up for one at the counter.
Ask Is this brand of oil out of stock?
Answer Yes, but we'll have new stock by tomorrow.
Ask Do you offer home delivery for large orders?
Answer Yes, delivery is free above five hundred rupees.
Ask Will I get any cashback on this purchase?
Answer Yes, five percent cashback on card payments.
Ask Can you weigh these tomatoes for me?
Answer Sure, put them on the weighing scale.

Dialogue

RahulI need to pick up a few staples — rice, flour, and oil.

ShopkeeperThey're all in aisle two, right next to the pulses.

RahulThanks. Is there any discount running this week?

ShopkeeperYes, twenty percent off on cooking oil.

CashierYour total bill comes to eighteen hundred rupees.

RahulHere you go, I'll pay by card.

CashierPayment received. Do you have a loyalty card with us?

RahulNo, not yet. Can I sign up for one now?

CashierSure, just fill this short form and you'll get cashback next time.

RahulGreat, thank you. Here's my number for the form.

Common mistakes

Saying "grocery shopping" as countable — say "I do the grocery shopping" not "I do a grocery shopping."
Saying "check out" as one word when it's a noun — use "checkout counter" (noun) versus "check out" (verb phrase).
Saying "how much bill" instead of "what is the bill amount" or "how much is the bill."
Saying "the item is no stock" instead of "the item is out of stock."
Saying "give me cashback" as a demand instead of asking "will I get any cashback" or "is there cashback on this."
Saying "weight the vegetables" instead of "weigh the vegetables" — weigh is the verb, weight is the noun.

Quick quiz

1. What is a "shopping list"?

2. Basic food items used regularly, like rice or flour, are called ___.

3. Complete: "Always check the ___ date on packaged food."

4. What does "out of stock" mean?

5. A pattern of lines scanned to identify a product's price is called a ___.

6. Complete: "Put the vegetables on the ___."

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