Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks – Market Vocabulary
Complete the sentences with the correct word from the lesson:
Example: A person who sells goods at the market is called a _______.
Answer: Vendor
1. A small shop or booth at the market is called a _______.
2. To negotiate the price of an item, you need to _______.
3. Fresh fruits and vegetables are examples of _______.
4. Items crafted by hand, not mass-produced, are called _______.
5. You can ask, “What’s the _______ for this item?” to inquire about the cost.
6. If you want to buy something, you might say, “I’ll take _______.”
7. A polite way to start a conversation with a vendor is to say, “_______.”
8. The phrase “Can you give me a _______?” is used when negotiating prices.
9. If you’re unsure about quality, you can ask, “Which one is the _______?”
10. A place where you can buy fresh produce is called a _______.
Exercise 2: Multiple Choice – Market Conversations
Choose the most appropriate response for each situation:
Example: You meet a vendor and want to greet them politely:
Answer: Good morning
1. You want to know the price of tomatoes:
2. You want to buy two apples:
3. You want to bargain for a scarf:
4. You want to ask for recommendations:
5. You want to thank the vendor after purchasing:
6. You want to check if the vendor accepts cards:
7. You want to compliment the vendor’s products:
8. You want to ask if the fruit is fresh:
9. You want to leave the stall politely:
10. You want to ask for help finding something:
Exercise 3: Match Phrases to Contexts
Match the phrase to the most appropriate context:
Example: Leaving a vendor after buying something:
Answer: Thank you, goodbye.
1. Asking for the price of an item:
2. Bargaining for a lower price:
3. Complimenting the vendor’s goods:
4. Asking for recommendations:
5. Checking if the vendor accepts cards:
6. Saying hello to a vendor:
7. Asking if the fruit is fresh:
8. Buying multiple items:
9. Politely declining an offer:
10. Asking for directions to a specific stall: