Grammar 1 – Making Connections
Complete the sentence: Yesterday, I ___ (go) to school.
went
Choose the correct preposition: We celebrate New Year's Day (in / on / at) 1 January.
on
What do you say when you meet someone for the first time?
Hello! Nice to meet you.
What is a greeting?
Words or actions used when meeting someone.
Greet your teacher politely and ask how they are.
Good morning! How are you today?
Your friend has a headache. Give advice using should or shouldn't.
You should rest. / You shouldn't watch too much TV.
Make a compound adjective: a boy who is ten years old.
a ten-year-old boy
What do we call your mother's or father's brother?
Uncle
Why is it important to learn about gift-giving customs before visiting another country?
Because different cultures have different customs, and understanding them helps us show respect.
Your friend wants to buy a gift for a parent. Make a suggestion using should.
You should buy some flowers / make a card / choose something personal.
Choose the correct form: This is my (sister's / sisters') bag. I have one sister.
sister's
Complete using who: My uncle, ___ lives in London, is a doctor.
who
What is an ancestor?
A family member who lived a long time before you, such as a great-grandparent.
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What can a family tree tell us about a person's ancestry?
It shows family relationships and information about earlier generations.
Describe one family member using three adjectives.
Example: My sister is kind, friendly and hardworking.
Combine the sentences using who: This is the boy. He won the competition.
This is the boy who won the competition.
Choose: The festival was (excited / exciting).
exciting
What is the difference between a gift and a custom?
A gift is something you give someone; a custom is a traditional way of doing something.
What is a coming-of-age ceremony?
A ceremony or tradition that marks a person's transition from childhood toward adulthood.
Describe a festival in three sentences. Say when it takes place, what people do and why it is special.
Example: Nauryz is celebrated in March. People visit relatives and enjoy traditional food. It celebrates spring and renewal.
Complete using the Present Perfect: She ___ (never / visit) London.
She has never visited London.
Correct both mistakes: My twelve-years-old brother was boring during the festival.
My twelve-year-old brother was bored during the festival.
Name five important stages or events in a person's life.
for example, Birth, childhood, adolescence, adulthood, marriage, retirement, etc.
On what date is April Fools' Day celebrated? What do people often do?
1 April. People play jokes or harmless tricks.
Imagine you are visiting a country where people have different greeting customs. How would you greet people respectfully, and what advice would you give a friend visiting that country? Use should, shouldn't, and because in your answer.
Sample Answer: In Japan, people often bow when they greet each other. You should bow politely because it shows respect. You shouldn't hug someone you have just met unless they are comfortable with it.