Unit 4: Shopping Grammar
Tronc Commun Science
Grammar Focus: Shopping Transactions
Master the grammatical structures needed for effective shopping communication in technological contexts.
Topics
• Comparatives
• Quantifiers
• Question forms
Tech Connection
E-commerce
Digital payments
Smart stores
Skills
Negotiation
Product comparison
Tech specs
1. Comparatives & Superlatives
Tech Product Comparison
| Structure | Example |
|---|---|
| Comparative (-er/more) | “This processor is faster“ |
| Superlative (-est/most) | “That’s the most efficient model” |
| As…as (equality) | “The battery lasts as long as promised” |
Interactive Practice
Complete: “This smartphone has ___ (good) camera ___ that one.”
Convert: “Powerful” (superlative)
Tech Tip: Spec Comparisons
When comparing technical specifications:
RAM: 16GB > 8GB
“The 16GB model performs better”
Battery: 5000mAh vs 4000mAh
“Lasts 25% longer”
2. Quantifiers for Shopping
Types of Quantifiers
Countable nouns:
• Many accessories
• Few options
• Several models
Uncountable nouns:
• Much memory
• Little storage
• Some software
E-commerce Practice
Complete this online review:
“This laptop has ___ (many/much) great features but ___ (few/little) ports. It comes with ___ (some/any) pre-installed software.”
Tech Application: Product Filters
Modern e-commerce uses quantifiers in search algorithms: “Show me all smartphones with at least 128GB storage”
3. Question Forms
Customer Questions
- “How much does this cost?”
- “What features does it have?”
- “Where was it manufactured?”
Sales Questions
- “Would you like warranty?”
- “How will you be paying?”
- “Shall I gift-wrap it?”
Tech Support Roleplay
Customer: “___ this device ___ (support) 5G networks?”
Agent: “Yes, it ___ (be) compatible with all major carriers.”
4. Smart Store Scenario
AI Shopping Assistant
Create 2 questions an AI might ask to recommend products:
Checkout Grammar
Correct this sentence:
“This cost much than I expected”
