Shopping Vocab - Harold

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1. Michael is at the clothing store. He needs to buy a shirt. He tries one in small size. It's too small for him. Then he tries another shirt in large size. This one is too large for him. Which size do you think he should try next?

Explanation

Based on the information given, Michael first tried a shirt in small size which was too small for him, and then he tried a shirt in large size which was too large for him. Therefore, it can be inferred that the next size he should try is the medium size, as it is likely to be the closest fit to his body size.

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The 'Shopping Vocab - Harold' quiz tests knowledge on common retail scenarios like sizing, returns, and store policies. It enhances understanding of customer service practices and the use of receipts and store credits in shopping environments.

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2. Jane bought a vacuum cleaner. After 18 months, it broke down, but Jane didn't need to worry. She called the company and they sent a technician to repair it for her for free, because that merchandise had 2 years ...... .

Explanation

The correct answer is "Warranty". A warranty is a guarantee provided by the company that the product will function properly for a certain period of time. In this case, Jane's vacuum cleaner broke down within the warranty period of 2 years, so she was able to get it repaired for free.

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3. When you return an item to the store and get your money back, you get a ...... .

Explanation

When you return an item to the store and get your money back, you receive a refund. A refund is the reimbursement of the amount paid for a product or service that did not meet the expected standards or was returned for any other reason. It involves the store returning the money to the customer, usually in the same form of payment that was originally used. This allows the customer to recoup their financial investment and resolve any dissatisfaction with the purchase.

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4. In order to return an item to the store and ask for refund or store credit, you need to have your ...... with you.

Explanation

To return an item to the store and ask for a refund or store credit, you need to have your receipt with you. A receipt is a proof of purchase that shows you have bought the item from the store. It contains important information such as the date of purchase, the item description, and the amount paid. Without a receipt, it may be difficult for the store to verify your purchase and process the return or refund. Therefore, having a receipt is essential in order to complete the return process successfully.

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5. If you buy a dress in a wrong size, you can take it back to the store and ...... it.

Explanation

If you buy a dress in the wrong size, you can take it back to the store and exchange it. This means that you can return the dress and get a different size in return. This option allows you to correct the mistake of purchasing the wrong size and get the dress that fits you correctly.

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6. Jennifer bought a hand bag from a department store. After 3 months, she decided to take it back to the shop and ask for refund. The customer service agent didn't agree to refund her because 3 months was too late for the refund. The agent told Jennifer that it was against .... .

Explanation

The correct answer is "Return Policy". The customer service agent denied Jennifer's refund request because it was against the store's return policy to accept returns after 3 months.

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7. Sue always finds second hand stuff in excellent conditions. Last week she bought a pair of second hand shoes at a garage sale in almost ...... condition.

Explanation

Sue always finds second hand stuff in excellent conditions. Last week she bought a pair of second hand shoes at a garage sale in almost brand new condition.

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8. ...... means: Buying

Explanation

The word "purchase" means buying, which involves the act of acquiring something by paying for it. It refers to the process of obtaining goods or services in exchange for money or other forms of payment. This term is commonly used in business and commerce to describe the act of buying products or assets.

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9. If you want to return merchandise to the shop, you need to go to the ...... desk.

Explanation

If you want to return merchandise to the shop, you need to go to the Customer Service desk. The Customer Service desk is where customers can go to resolve any issues or inquiries they may have, including returning merchandise. This is the designated area where trained staff members are available to assist customers with their returns and provide any necessary assistance or guidance.

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10. If you are going to return an item to a store, it has to be in brand new ...... .

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When returning an item to a store, it is expected to be in brand new condition. This means that the item should be in its original packaging, unused, and undamaged. The store will not accept returns if the item has been used or is not in its original condition. Therefore, the correct answer is "Condition."

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11. Jeff saw a lap top in an electronic shop (Best Buy) for $950. He knew that in another branch of Best Buy they were selling the same kind of lap top for $850. So he talked to the customer service agent about it and the agent made ...... for him. Therefore, Jeff purchased the lap top for $850 instead of $950.

Explanation

Jeff saw a laptop in an electronic shop for $950, but he knew that another branch of the same shop was selling the same laptop for $850. He talked to the customer service agent about it, and the agent made a price adjustment for him. This means that the agent lowered the price of the laptop for Jeff, allowing him to purchase it for $850 instead of $950.

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12. Scott returned a suit to the department store (Winners) and asked for refund. He had bought this suit in another branch of the same department store (another Winners) 2 months before. Since Winners accepts refunding only within 1 month from the purchase time, the customer service agent didn't refund Scott, instead she gave him ...... so that he could come back any time to any Winners branch and buy something for the same value as the suit he has paid for.

Explanation

Scott was not eligible for a refund because he had exceeded the 1-month time frame for returns. Instead, the customer service agent offered him store credit. Store credit allows Scott to come back to any Winners branch at any time and use the credit to purchase something of equal value to the suit he originally bought. This gives Scott the opportunity to use the money he spent on the suit towards a future purchase at the store.

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13. Items you can buy at a store are also called: ......

Explanation

The term "merchandise" refers to the goods or products that are available for sale in a store. It encompasses all the items that customers can buy from a store. Therefore, merchandise is the correct answer to the question.

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Michael is at the clothing store. He needs to buy a shirt. He tries...
Jane bought a vacuum cleaner. After 18 months, it broke down, but Jane...
When you return an item to the store and get your money back, you get...
In order to return an item to the store and ask for refund or store...
If you buy a dress in a wrong size, you can take it back to the store...
Jennifer bought a hand bag from a department store. After 3 months,...
Sue always finds second hand stuff in excellent conditions. Last week...
...... means: Buying
If you want to return merchandise to the shop, you need to go to the...
If you are going to return an item to a store, it has to be in brand...
Jeff saw a lap top in an electronic shop (Best Buy) for $950. He knew...
Scott returned a suit to the department store (Winners) and asked for...
Items you can buy at a store are also called: ......
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