THIS (singular) and THESE (plural) point to things near us: This scarf is soft. These shoes are comfortable. THAT (singular) and THOSE (plural) point to things far from us: That jacket is nice. Those trousers are expensive.

Without a noun: What is this? Are these yours? Is that your coat?

To avoid repeating a noun, we use “one” (singular) and “ones” (plural): I like this jacket, but I prefer the blue one. These shoes are too small. Do you have bigger ones?

We often use one / ones after an adjective: the black one, the cheap ones, a bigger one.

Useful questions: Do you have this in a bigger size? Can I try this on? How much is it? What is it made of? Is it warm enough? Where can I pay?

Useful answers: It’s made of wool. It costs fifty euros. We only have it in medium. Yes, you can try it on.

• What are you wearing today?
• Do you like buying clothes?
• What is your favourite colour?
• Do you have a favourite jacket?
• Do you like warm clothes?
• What size shoes do you wear?
• Do you wear a scarf in winter?
• Do you buy clothes online?
• Do you wear soft or rough clothes?
• Do you like cotton or wool?
• Who helps you choose clothes?
• Do you prefer comfortable or fashionable clothes?

• What do you wear in winter and in summer?
• How do you choose clothes in a shop?
• Describe your favourite piece of clothing.
• What do you look for: comfort, price or style?
• How do you know clothes are good quality, by touch?
• Tell me about a gift you got that was a piece of clothing.
• What do you wear to a party?
• What is your favourite fabric to touch?
• How do you feel in clothes that are too tight?
• Describe your perfect pair of shoes.
• What do you say when you want to try on clothes?
• How do you pick clothes if you cannot see the colours?

• Is fashion important to you? Why or why not?
• Do people buy too many clothes today?
• How can we make clothes shopping easier for everyone?
• Does what we wear show who we are?
• Is it better to buy a few expensive things or many cheap ones?
• What is the best thing about second-hand clothes?
• What do uniforms say about people at work?
• If you could design a piece of clothing, what would it be?

• What size are these shoes?
• Is this jacket made of wool?
• Can I try these trousers on?
• Do you have a bigger one?
• Which scarf do you prefer, this one or that one?
• Are these gloves warm enough?
• Do you like those shoes?
• How much is that coat?
• What do you wear at home?
• Do you have enough warm clothes?
• Do you prefer the blue ones or the black ones?
• Where do you buy your clothes?

• Do you think everyone should wear what they want?
• Would you rather buy clothes online or in a shop?
• What if everyone wore the same clothes?
• Is it important to dress well for work?
• Which is better: a long coat or a short jacket?
• Would you like to be a fashion designer?
• Is it good to give clothes as a gift?
• What advice would you give to someone buying a first winter coat?

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