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i shop vs i shopped

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I shop' is in the present tense, indicating a habitual action or a general statement about shopping. 'I shopped' is in the past tense, indicating that the shopping activity has already taken place.

Last updated: March 11, 2024

i shop

This phrase is correct when used to express a habitual action or a general statement about shopping.

Use 'I shop' to talk about something you regularly do or as a general statement about shopping.

Examples:

  • I shop at the mall every Saturday.
  • I shop for groceries once a week.
  • I shop online for most of my purchases.

Alternatives:

  • I like to shop.
  • I enjoy shopping.
  • I am a regular shopper.

i shopped

This phrase is correct when referring to shopping that has already taken place in the past.

Use 'I shopped' to talk about shopping that you did at a specific time in the past.

Examples:

  • I shopped for new clothes yesterday.
  • I shopped at the mall last weekend.
  • I shopped online for gifts last month.

Alternatives:

  • I went shopping.
  • I bought some things.
  • I made some purchases.

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