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A2Shopping for Clothes

Try On Clothes: Shop with Confidence

Phrasal Verb: try on |Grammar: Present Simple

Objective

Students will learn how to use 'try on' in Present Simple to talk about trying clothes in a shop.

Article

When people go shopping for clothes, they often try on different items before they buy them. To 'try on' means to put clothes on to see if they fit well or look good. Many shops have fitting rooms where customers try on clothes in private. For example, Sarah tries on a red dress. She looks in the mirror and decides if she likes it. Sometimes, she tries on several dresses before choosing one. The shop assistant often helps customers and says, 'Do you want to try on this shirt?' Trying on clothes helps people find the right size and style. It is important to try on clothes because sizes can be different in every shop. People also try on shoes or jackets. If a customer does not like how the clothes look or feel, they do not buy them. Trying on clothes is a common and useful part of shopping.

Grammar Explanation

Meaning

The phrasal verb 'try on' means to put on clothes to see if they fit or look good.

Grammar Note

In Present Simple, we use the base form of the verb with I/You/We/They and add -s or -es for he/she/it. For example, 'I try on' and 'She tries on'. We use Present Simple for daily habits and facts.

Usage Tips

  • Use 'try on' when you talk about testing clothes before buying.
  • Remember to add -s for he/she/it in Present Simple: 'He tries on'.
  • You can use 'try on' with different clothes like shirts, dresses, or shoes.

Examples

I try on a jacket before I buy it.

Talking about personal action in shop

She tries on three dresses every weekend.

Talking about her habit

They try on shoes to find the right size.

Group trying shoes

He tries on the coat in the fitting room.

Talking about one person now

We often try on clothes before shopping online.

Talking about a group habit

Dialogue

Context: Two friends shopping together and discussing trying on clothes.

A:
Do you want to try on this shirt?
B:
Yes, I always try on shirts before I buy them.
A:
Good idea. I try on clothes in the fitting room too.
B:
The fitting room is over there. Let's go.
A:
This shirt fits well. I think I will buy it.
B:
Great! I try on a jacket next.

Vocabulary

Fitting room
A small room in a shop to try clothes
Example: I go to the fitting room to try on the dress.
Synonym: Changing room
Size
How big or small something is
Example: I try on shoes to find my size.
Synonym: Dimension
Shop assistant
A person who helps customers in a shop
Example: The shop assistant helps me try on clothes.
Synonym: Salesperson
Mirror
A glass surface that shows your reflection
Example: I look in the mirror after I try on a jacket.
Synonym: Reflector
Dress
A piece of clothing for women that covers the body
Example: She tries on a red dress.
Synonym: Gown
Shirt
A piece of clothing worn on the upper body
Example: He tries on a blue shirt.
Synonym: Blouse
Jacket
A piece of clothing worn over other clothes for warmth
Example: I try on a warm jacket.
Synonym: Coat
Shoes
Items worn on your feet
Example: They try on new shoes.
Synonym: Footwear
Buy
To get something by paying money
Example: I buy clothes after I try them on.
Synonym: Purchase
Look good
To appear attractive or suitable
Example: The jacket looks good on you.
Synonym: Appear nice

Tips

  • Always try on clothes in the fitting room before buying to avoid mistakes.
  • Use the Present Simple form correctly: 'I try on', 'She tries on'.
  • Don't forget to check the size labels when you try on clothes.

Summary

In this lesson, you learn how to use the phrasal verb 'try on' in Present Simple to talk about testing clothes in shops. You also practice vocabulary related to shopping and understand how to use fitting rooms and shop assistants. Using 'try on' helps you talk confidently about your clothing choices.

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