English A1 Grammar & Vocabulary #086: for / from
Target language: English
Level: A1
Lesson type: Grammar and Vocabulary Lesson
Lesson number: #086
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Lesson 86: for / from
Overview:
- Review from previous lessons: this, that, there is, there are.
- New grammar point: use for to show the receiver or purpose, and use from to show origin or source.
- This lesson is for A1 learners and uses simple, practical examples.
5 words:
1) for = intended for
Reading: for
Usage: for shows who gets something or why something is used.
2) from = starting source
Reading: from
Usage: from shows origin, place, or source.
3) gift = a present
Reading: gift
Usage: a gift is something you give to another person.
4) country = a nation
Reading: kun-tree
Usage: country names often come after from.
5) present = a gift
Reading: pre-zent
Usage: present can mean a gift.
5 sentences:
1) This gift is for Anna.
Reading: this gift iz for an-na
Meaning: The gift is intended for Anna.
2) I am from Brazil.
Reading: ai am from bra-zil
Meaning: My origin is Brazil.
3) The letter is for my mother.
Reading: the let-er iz for mai mu-ther
Meaning: The letter is intended for my mother.
4) We are from Italy.
Reading: wi ar from i-ta-li
Meaning: Our origin is Italy.
5) This present is for you.
Reading: this pre-zent iz for yu
Meaning: The present is intended for you.
Usage notes:
- Use for + person: for Anna, for my mother, for you.
- Use from + place: from Brazil, from Italy, from France.
- For can show purpose: a gift for a friend.
- From can show origin: I am from Spain.
- Present and gift mean the same thing here.
Mini practice:
1) Choose for or from: 'I am ___ Canada.'
2) Choose for or from: 'This is ___ Tom.'
3) Choose for or from: 'We are ___ Japan.'
4) Choose for or from: 'The gift is ___ my sister.'
5) Choose for or from: 'She is ___ Mexico.'
Answer key:
1) from
2) for
3) from
4) for
5) from
Reply instruction:
- Write your answers in order.
- You can also make one new sentence with for and one with from.
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: #086
Available explanations:
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Lesson 86: for / from
Overview:
- Review from previous lessons: this, that, there is, there are.
- New grammar point: use for to show the receiver or purpose, and use from to show origin or source.
- This lesson is for A1 learners and uses simple, practical examples.
5 words:
1) for = intended for
Reading: for
Usage: for shows who gets something or why something is used.
2) from = starting source
Reading: from
Usage: from shows origin, place, or source.
3) gift = a present
Reading: gift
Usage: a gift is something you give to another person.
4) country = a nation
Reading: kun-tree
Usage: country names often come after from.
5) present = a gift
Reading: pre-zent
Usage: present can mean a gift.
5 sentences:
1) This gift is for Anna.
Reading: this gift iz for an-na
Meaning: The gift is intended for Anna.
2) I am from Brazil.
Reading: ai am from bra-zil
Meaning: My origin is Brazil.
3) The letter is for my mother.
Reading: the let-er iz for mai mu-ther
Meaning: The letter is intended for my mother.
4) We are from Italy.
Reading: wi ar from i-ta-li
Meaning: Our origin is Italy.
5) This present is for you.
Reading: this pre-zent iz for yu
Meaning: The present is intended for you.
Usage notes:
- Use for + person: for Anna, for my mother, for you.
- Use from + place: from Brazil, from Italy, from France.
- For can show purpose: a gift for a friend.
- From can show origin: I am from Spain.
- Present and gift mean the same thing here.
Mini practice:
1) Choose for or from: 'I am ___ Canada.'
2) Choose for or from: 'This is ___ Tom.'
3) Choose for or from: 'We are ___ Japan.'
4) Choose for or from: 'The gift is ___ my sister.'
5) Choose for or from: 'She is ___ Mexico.'
Answer key:
1) from
2) for
3) from
4) for
5) from
Reply instruction:
- Write your answers in order.
- You can also make one new sentence with for and one with from.
Reply format: Start your reply with your explanation language code, e.g. [TR], [EN], [AR], [RU], [ES], [DE], [FR], [IT].