A1: Beginner Grammar Ladder 1: My First English Check
Beginner A1 grammar lesson with explanations, checks, results, and retry review.
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Experience
OPENING
with you them, the what to on
NEWS STORY
Part 1 am, is, and are. I am She is They are Use be to a or
Pattern noticing with real classroom objects
Pattern noticing with real classroom objects
Part 2 my, your, his, her, and our. These my your his her our
Grammar check with blank word tiles
Grammar check with blank word tiles
Part 3 What for a Where for a Who for a for a Do
Part 4 In On on a Under to
PRACTICE
Answer the the then the
CLOSING
Finish by your your and
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Beginner Grammar Ladder
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Mini Diagnostic
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I ___ Saki.
Use am with I when you say your name or identity.
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am
Also okay: am
Tip: subject + am/is/are + complement
Use am with I when you say your name or identity.
- Use be for identity, place, feelings, and descriptions, not actions.
- Questions move be before the subject: Are you ready?
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They ___ students.
Use are with they and plural people.
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are
Also okay: are
Tip: subject + am/is/are + complement
Use are with they and plural people.
- Use be for identity, place, feelings, and descriptions, not actions.
- Questions move be before the subject: Are you ready?
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This is ___ bag. (I)
Use my before a noun when something belongs to the speaker.
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my
Also okay: my
Tip: my/your/his/her + noun
Use my before a noun when something belongs to the speaker.
- My points to the speaker; your points to the listener.
- His and her depend on the person you are talking about, not on the object.
Choose
___ is your name?
Use what to ask for a thing, word, or name.
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What
Also okay: What
Tip: question word + auxiliary/be + subject + main idea
Use what to ask for a thing, word, or name.
- Question words ask for information; yes/no questions ask for confirmation.
- With be, move be before the subject. With many action verbs, use do, does, or did.
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The book is ___ the table.
Use on when something touches the top or surface of a place.
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on
Also okay: on
Tip: preposition + noun phrase: in the bag, on the chair, under the table, next to the door
Use on when something touches the top or surface of a place.
- Use in for inside; use on for a surface; use under for below; use next to for beside.
- For buildings, on often fits floors, while in often fits rooms or areas.
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___ is the station?
Use where to ask about a place.
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Where
Also okay: Where
Tip: question word + auxiliary/be + subject + main idea
Use where to ask about a place.
- Question words ask for information; yes/no questions ask for confirmation.
- With be, move be before the subject. With many action verbs, use do, does, or did.
Present Simple: Be
Use am with I, is with he/she/it or one thing, and are with you/we/they or more than one thing.
am | is | are
"I am ready."
Use am with I.
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I ___ ready.
Use am with I.
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am
Also okay: am
Tip: subject + am/is/are + complement
Use am with I.
- Use be for identity, place, feelings, and descriptions, not actions.
- Questions move be before the subject: Are you ready?
Choose
Mina ___ at school.
Use is with one person.
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is
Also okay: is
Tip: subject + am/is/are + complement
Use is with one person.
- Use be for identity, place, feelings, and descriptions, not actions.
- Questions move be before the subject: Are you ready?
Fill in
We ___ friends.
Use are with we.
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are
Also okay: are
Tip: subject + am/is/are + complement
Use are with we.
- Use be for identity, place, feelings, and descriptions, not actions.
- Questions move be before the subject: Are you ready?
Rebuild
Rebuild: is / She / happy
Use this pattern to put the subject first, then is, then the description.
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She is happy.
Also okay: She is happy | She is happy. | She is happy
Tip: subject + am/is/are + complement
Use this pattern to put the subject first, then is, then the description.
- Use be for identity, place, feelings, and descriptions, not actions.
- Questions move be before the subject: Are you ready?
Choose
___ you from Japan?
In this question, are comes before you.
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Are
Also okay: Are
Tip: subject + am/is/are + complement
In this question, are comes before you.
- Use be for identity, place, feelings, and descriptions, not actions.
- Questions move be before the subject: Are you ready?
Fill in
This ___ my desk.
Use is with this and one thing.
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is
Also okay: is
Tip: subject + am/is/are + complement
Use is with this and one thing.
- Use be for identity, place, feelings, and descriptions, not actions.
- Questions move be before the subject: Are you ready?
Possessive Adjectives
Use my, your, his, and her before a noun: my bag, your phone, his sister, her ticket.
my | your | his | her
"This is my pencil."
Use my before a noun for something connected to the speaker.
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This is ___ pencil. (I)
Use my before a noun for something connected to the speaker.
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my
Also okay: my
Tip: my/your/his/her + noun
Use my before a noun for something connected to the speaker.
- My points to the speaker; your points to the listener.
- His and her depend on the person you are talking about, not on the object.
Choose
Ken has a bag. It is ___ bag.
Use his before a noun for something connected to a boy or man.
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his
Also okay: his
Tip: my/your/his/her + noun
Use his before a noun for something connected to a boy or man.
- My points to the speaker; your points to the listener.
- His and her depend on the person you are talking about, not on the object.
Choose
Aya has a notebook. It is ___ notebook.
Use her before a noun for something connected to a girl or woman.
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her
Also okay: her
Tip: my/your/his/her + noun
Use her before a noun for something connected to a girl or woman.
- My points to the speaker; your points to the listener.
- His and her depend on the person you are talking about, not on the object.
Fill in
Is this ___ ticket?
Use your when you ask another person about something connected to them.
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your
Also okay: your
Tip: my/your/his/her + noun
Use your when you ask another person about something connected to them.
- My points to the speaker; your points to the listener.
- His and her depend on the person you are talking about, not on the object.
Rebuild
Rebuild: my / This / is / book
Put my before the noun book.
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This is my book.
Also okay: This is my book | This is my book. | This is my book
Tip: my/your/his/her + noun
Put my before the noun book.
- My points to the speaker; your points to the listener.
- His and her depend on the person you are talking about, not on the object.
Choose
We are students. This is ___ classroom.
Use our before a noun for something connected to we.
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our
Also okay: our
Tip: my/your/his/her + noun
Use our before a noun for something connected to we.
- My points to the speaker; your points to the listener.
- His and her depend on the person you are talking about, not on the object.
Question Forms
Use question words for missing information. Use do/does/did or be before the subject for many simple questions.
what | where | when | who | why | how | do | does
"What is your name?"
Use what to ask for a name or thing.
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___ is your name?
Use what to ask for a name or thing.
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What
Also okay: What
Tip: question word + auxiliary/be + subject + main idea
Use what to ask for a name or thing.
- Question words ask for information; yes/no questions ask for confirmation.
- With be, move be before the subject. With many action verbs, use do, does, or did.
Choose
___ are you from?
Use where to ask about a place.
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Where
Also okay: Where
Tip: question word + auxiliary/be + subject + main idea
Use where to ask about a place.
- Question words ask for information; yes/no questions ask for confirmation.
- With be, move be before the subject. With many action verbs, use do, does, or did.
Choose
___ is she? She is my sister.
Use who to ask about a person.
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Who
Also okay: Who
Tip: question word + auxiliary/be + subject + main idea
Use who to ask about a person.
- Question words ask for information; yes/no questions ask for confirmation.
- With be, move be before the subject. With many action verbs, use do, does, or did.
Fill in
___ do you spell your name?
Use how to ask about the way to do something.
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How
Also okay: How
Tip: question word + auxiliary/be + subject + main idea
Use how to ask about the way to do something.
- Question words ask for information; yes/no questions ask for confirmation.
- With be, move be before the subject. With many action verbs, use do, does, or did.
Rebuild
Rebuild the question: Where / are / you / from / ?
Start with the question word, then are before you.
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Where are you from?
Also okay: Where are you from | Where are you from? | Where are you from
Tip: question word + auxiliary/be + subject + main idea
Start with the question word, then are before you.
- Question words ask for information; yes/no questions ask for confirmation.
- With be, move be before the subject. With many action verbs, use do, does, or did.
Choose
___ you like tea?
Use do to make a present simple question with like.
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Do
Also okay: Do
Tip: question word + auxiliary/be + subject + main idea
Use do to make a present simple question with like.
- Question words ask for information; yes/no questions ask for confirmation.
- With be, move be before the subject. With many action verbs, use do, does, or did.
Prepositions of Place
Use in for inside a place, on for a surface or floor, under for below something, and next to for beside something.
in | on | under | next to
"The pen is in the bag."
Use in when something is inside a place or container.
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The pen is ___ the bag.
Use in when something is inside a place or container.
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in
Also okay: in
Tip: preposition + noun phrase: in the bag, on the chair, under the table, next to the door
Use in when something is inside a place or container.
- Use in for inside; use on for a surface; use under for below; use next to for beside.
- For buildings, on often fits floors, while in often fits rooms or areas.
Choose
The phone is ___ the table.
Use on when something touches a surface.
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on
Also okay: on
Tip: preposition + noun phrase: in the bag, on the chair, under the table, next to the door
Use on when something touches a surface.
- Use in for inside; use on for a surface; use under for below; use next to for beside.
- For buildings, on often fits floors, while in often fits rooms or areas.
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The shoes are ___ the bed.
Use under when something is below another thing.
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under
Also okay: under
Tip: preposition + noun phrase: in the bag, on the chair, under the table, next to the door
Use under when something is below another thing.
- Use in for inside; use on for a surface; use under for below; use next to for beside.
- For buildings, on often fits floors, while in often fits rooms or areas.
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The cafe is ___ the station.
Use next to when something is beside another place.
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next to
Also okay: next to
Tip: preposition + noun phrase: in the bag, on the chair, under the table, next to the door
Use next to when something is beside another place.
- Use in for inside; use on for a surface; use under for below; use next to for beside.
- For buildings, on often fits floors, while in often fits rooms or areas.
Fill in
The poster is ___ the wall.
Use on when something touches a surface like a wall.
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on
Also okay: on
Tip: preposition + noun phrase: in the bag, on the chair, under the table, next to the door
Use on when something touches a surface like a wall.
- Use in for inside; use on for a surface; use under for below; use next to for beside.
- For buildings, on often fits floors, while in often fits rooms or areas.
Rebuild
Rebuild: bag / is / the / in / It
Use in before the place when something is inside it.
Show answer
It is in the bag.
Also okay: It is in the bag | It is in the bag. | It is in the bag
Tip: preposition + noun phrase: in the bag, on the chair, under the table, next to the door
Use in before the place when something is inside it.
- Use in for inside; use on for a surface; use under for below; use next to for beside.
- For buildings, on often fits floors, while in often fits rooms or areas.
Say It Yourself
- Say three sentences with am, is, or are.
- Say two sentences with phrases like my bag, your book, his pencil, her desk, or our classroom.
- Ask two simple questions with what, where, who, how, or do.
- Say where three classroom things are: in the bag, on the desk, under the chair, or next to the door.
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