Clothing Attitudes. A Speaking and Grammar-Based ESL Activity Using Phrasal Verbs and Fashion – Free PDF Activity
Clothing Attitudes
Clothing Attitudes
Introduction
Want to help your students practice phrasal verbs while also engaging them in speaking activities about clothing preferences? Clothing Attitudes is a practical ESL worksheet that combines vocabulary development with personal expression. It focuses on common phrasal verbs related to clothes like “try on” and “take back,” while prompting learners to share their opinions and habits. This activity is especially effective for intermediate ESL learners looking to improve their fluency, comprehension, and vocabulary in a relatable context.
Clothing Attitudes
A. Complete the questions with the phrasal verbs from the box.
(try it on, put on, sold out, take them back, go with, hang up)
- When you’re buying a new top do you think about whether it will ________________ your other clothes?
A. No, I just buy the one I like the most.
B. No, I just buy the cheapest one I can find.
C. _______________________________________ - When you’re buying a new shirt or T-shirt, do you ________________ first?
A. No, I just buy it and leave.
B. Yes, I always check to make sure it fits me.
C. _______________________________________ - When you get up in the morning do you think about which clothes to ________________?
A. Sometimes, but it depends on what I’m going to do that day.
B. No, I wear the first ones I find.
C. _______________________________________ - Do you always get changed and ________________ your clothes when you get home at the end of the day?
A. No, I don’t bother getting changed.
B. No, I get changed and leave my clothes lying around on the floor.
C. _______________________________________ - If a shop has ________________ of something in your size, would you buy the same thing in a different size?
A. Yes, I would buy the same thing in the size which is nearest to mine.
B. No, I would leave the shop and go home.
C. _______________________________________ - If you found a hole in a pair of jeans you’ve just bought, would you ________________ to the shop?
A. No, I would wear them anyway. Holes in jeans are fashionable.
B. No, I would put them in a cupboard and forget about them.
C. _______________________________________
B. Choose the correct option C for each question and write it in the correct place in the questionnaire.
- No, I would ask the shop to order it for me.
- Yes, it must match my other clothes.
- Yes, I think carefully about what I’m going to wear.
- Yes, I hang them up in my wardrobe.
- No, I know my size, so I don’t need to try it on.
- Yes, I would change them or get a refund.
C. Work in pairs.
Ask your partner the questions above and find out their attitude to clothes. Do you both have the same attitude towards clothes? Why or why not?
Conclusion
The Clothing Attitudes worksheet is a versatile ESL activity that blends grammar, vocabulary, and speaking fluency practice. With a focus on clothing-related phrasal verbs and personal expression, this task encourages authentic communication and builds confidence in language use. It’s an excellent addition to any lesson on fashion, habits, or personal identity in English.
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