English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #073: on / off for simple movement and basic action words
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Grammar and Vocabulary Lesson
Lesson number: #073
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English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #073
Topic: on / off for simple movement and basic action words
Lesson overview:
Today we review a little from the last lessons and learn a new A1 pattern. We already know words for place and position. Now we add on and off for simple movement and actions. We also learn 5 useful action words: open, close, turn, and the related movement ideas in very easy English.
Quick review from previous lessons:
- at = a point or place
- in = inside a place
- on = onto a surface
New words:
1) on — reading: on — meaning: onto; to a surface
Usage note: Use on for movement to a surface.
2) off — reading: of — meaning: away from; not on
Usage note: Use off for stopping a light, fan, or machine.
3) open — reading: oh-pən — meaning: not closed
Usage note: Open describes something not closed.
4) close — reading: klohz — meaning: shut; not open
Usage note: Close is the opposite of open.
5) turn — reading: turn — meaning: move around; change direction
Usage note: Turn can mean to move something around or change direction.
Example sentences:
1) Put the bag on the chair.
Reading: put thuh bag on thuh chair
Meaning: Put the bag on the chair.
Note: on shows movement to a surface.
2) Turn off the fan.
Reading: turn of thuh fan
Meaning: Turn off the fan.
Note: off is common with lights, fans, and machines.
3) The shop is open.
Reading: thuh shop iz oh-pən
Meaning: The shop is open.
Note: open describes a place or place of business.
4) Close the door, please.
Reading: klohz thuh dor pleez
Meaning: Close the door, please.
Note: close is a common basic action word.
5) Turn the key.
Reading: turn thuh kee
Meaning: Turn the key.
Note: turn is used for changing position or direction.
Mini practice:
1) Choose the best word: Turn ___ the light. → off
2) Choose the best word: The door is ___. → open
3) Choose the best word: ___ the window. → Close
4) Choose the best word: Put the cup ___ the shelf. → on
5) Choose the best word: ___ the key. → Turn
Answer key:
1) off
2) open
3) Close
4) on
5) Turn
Reply instruction:
If you want, reply with your answers only, and I will check them. You can also ask for a harder A1 lesson next.
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Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Grammar and Vocabulary Lesson
Lesson number: #073
Available explanations:
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English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #073
Topic: on / off for simple movement and basic action words
Lesson overview:
Today we review a little from the last lessons and learn a new A1 pattern. We already know words for place and position. Now we add on and off for simple movement and actions. We also learn 5 useful action words: open, close, turn, and the related movement ideas in very easy English.
Quick review from previous lessons:
- at = a point or place
- in = inside a place
- on = onto a surface
New words:
1) on — reading: on — meaning: onto; to a surface
Usage note: Use on for movement to a surface.
2) off — reading: of — meaning: away from; not on
Usage note: Use off for stopping a light, fan, or machine.
3) open — reading: oh-pən — meaning: not closed
Usage note: Open describes something not closed.
4) close — reading: klohz — meaning: shut; not open
Usage note: Close is the opposite of open.
5) turn — reading: turn — meaning: move around; change direction
Usage note: Turn can mean to move something around or change direction.
Example sentences:
1) Put the bag on the chair.
Reading: put thuh bag on thuh chair
Meaning: Put the bag on the chair.
Note: on shows movement to a surface.
2) Turn off the fan.
Reading: turn of thuh fan
Meaning: Turn off the fan.
Note: off is common with lights, fans, and machines.
3) The shop is open.
Reading: thuh shop iz oh-pən
Meaning: The shop is open.
Note: open describes a place or place of business.
4) Close the door, please.
Reading: klohz thuh dor pleez
Meaning: Close the door, please.
Note: close is a common basic action word.
5) Turn the key.
Reading: turn thuh kee
Meaning: Turn the key.
Note: turn is used for changing position or direction.
Mini practice:
1) Choose the best word: Turn ___ the light. → off
2) Choose the best word: The door is ___. → open
3) Choose the best word: ___ the window. → Close
4) Choose the best word: Put the cup ___ the shelf. → on
5) Choose the best word: ___ the key. → Turn
Answer key:
1) off
2) open
3) Close
4) on
5) Turn
Reply instruction:
If you want, reply with your answers only, and I will check them. You can also ask for a harder A1 lesson next.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].