English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #072: over / under for basic position and location
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Grammar and Vocabulary Lesson
Lesson number: #072
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Lesson 72: over / under for simple position words
Today we learn two very useful position words in English: over and under. These words help us say where one object is in relation to another object.
Quick review from the last lessons:
- this / that: for pointing to an object
- at / in / on: for basic place ideas
- some / any: for small amounts and questions
New lesson goal:
- over = above; across
- under = below; beneath
5 useful words
1) over — OH-ver — above; across
2) under — UN-der — below; beneath
3) lamp — lamp — light for a room
4) sofa — SOH-fah — long seat for sitting
5) picture — PIK-cher — image; photo; wall art
Word notes:
- over is used for a higher position.
- under is used for a lower position.
- lamp, sofa, and picture are useful home words.
5 example sentences
1) The lamp is over the desk.
Reading: thuh lamp iz OH-ver thuh desk.
Meaning: The lamp is above the desk.
Note: over shows a higher position.
2) The cat is under the sofa.
Reading: thuh kat iz UN-der thuh SOH-fah.
Meaning: The cat is below the sofa.
Note: under shows a lower position.
3) The picture is over the sofa.
Reading: thuh PIK-cher iz OH-ver thuh SOH-fah.
Meaning: The picture is above the sofa.
Note: this is a common room sentence.
4) The book is under the lamp.
Reading: thuh book iz UN-der thuh lamp.
Meaning: The book is below the lamp.
Note: under works for simple object location.
5) The lamp is over the picture.
Reading: thuh lamp iz OH-ver thuh PIK-cher.
Meaning: The lamp is above the picture.
Note: this gives one more practice example.
Mini practice
- Choose over or under.
- Read each sentence aloud.
- Say one room sentence of your own using over or under.
Answer key
1) under
2) over
3) over
4) under
5) above; across
Reply instruction:
- Write your answers in a reply.
- If you want, add one new sentence with over or under.
- Keep your reply short and simple for practice.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Grammar and Vocabulary Lesson
Lesson number: #072
Available explanations:
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Lesson 72: over / under for simple position words
Today we learn two very useful position words in English: over and under. These words help us say where one object is in relation to another object.
Quick review from the last lessons:
- this / that: for pointing to an object
- at / in / on: for basic place ideas
- some / any: for small amounts and questions
New lesson goal:
- over = above; across
- under = below; beneath
5 useful words
1) over — OH-ver — above; across
2) under — UN-der — below; beneath
3) lamp — lamp — light for a room
4) sofa — SOH-fah — long seat for sitting
5) picture — PIK-cher — image; photo; wall art
Word notes:
- over is used for a higher position.
- under is used for a lower position.
- lamp, sofa, and picture are useful home words.
5 example sentences
1) The lamp is over the desk.
Reading: thuh lamp iz OH-ver thuh desk.
Meaning: The lamp is above the desk.
Note: over shows a higher position.
2) The cat is under the sofa.
Reading: thuh kat iz UN-der thuh SOH-fah.
Meaning: The cat is below the sofa.
Note: under shows a lower position.
3) The picture is over the sofa.
Reading: thuh PIK-cher iz OH-ver thuh SOH-fah.
Meaning: The picture is above the sofa.
Note: this is a common room sentence.
4) The book is under the lamp.
Reading: thuh book iz UN-der thuh lamp.
Meaning: The book is below the lamp.
Note: under works for simple object location.
5) The lamp is over the picture.
Reading: thuh lamp iz OH-ver thuh PIK-cher.
Meaning: The lamp is above the picture.
Note: this gives one more practice example.
Mini practice
- Choose over or under.
- Read each sentence aloud.
- Say one room sentence of your own using over or under.
Answer key
1) under
2) over
3) over
4) under
5) above; across
Reply instruction:
- Write your answers in a reply.
- If you want, add one new sentence with over or under.
- Keep your reply short and simple for practice.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].