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Try It
A. Choose words from the box to begin each question. Then add the
correct end mark.
1. a basketball player
2. on your team
3. your favorite sport
4. on the school team
B. Now ask three Yes/No questions about the photo. Start one
question with Am. Start one with Is. Start one with Are. Then
write the questions.
Question Asks
Example Answer
Word About
Who? a person Who sees the car? my friends
What? a thing What color is the car? black
When? a time When can you drive? tomorrow
Where? a place Where is the car? It’s on the street.
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Try It
A. Unscramble the words to ask a question.
1. drives / car / Who / the / ?
2. Where / trunk / the / is / ?
3. the / headlights / When / are / on / ?
4. a / steering wheel / is / What / ?
5. horn / is / important / a / Why / ?
B. Ask five questions about the photo. Use a different question word
to begin each question: Who, What, When, Where, and Why.
Try It
A. Unscramble the words to ask a question.
1. has / book / Who / the / ?
2. do / study / Why / they / ?
3. the / tomorrow / test / Is / ?
4. can / study / you / When / ?
B. Talk about the photo. Write five questions and answers about the students.
Problem Solution
Pedals Max the bike. Max pedals the bike.
The girl a helmet wears. The girl wears a helmet.
Try It
A. Unscramble the words to make new statements. Then say the
new sentence.
1. ride / Max and Lilia / bikes / .
2. The friends / through the park / go / .
3. likes / bike / his / Max / .
4. Lilia / a / red bike / rides / .
5. exercise / The friends / every week / .
B. Imagine you are Max or Lilia. Write three sentences about your
bike ride. Put the subject before the verb.
We study with three other student. We study with three other students.
They have good idea. They have good ideas.
Try It
A. Say each pair of nouns. Listen for how the plural noun sounds.
1. boy / boys 5. tree / trees 9. bus / buses
2. girl / girls 6. cake / cakes 10. dish / dishes
3. book / books 7. bike / bikes 11. box / boxes
4. game / games 8. kite / kites 12. lunch / lunches
B. Now tell what you
see in this picture.
Write three sentences
to describe it.
Use plural nouns.
Problem Solution
Most people enjoy fresh airs. Most people enjoy fresh air .
I eat sandwiches with wheat breads. I eat sandwiches with wheat bread .
Try It
A. Say each noun. Then use it in one of these sentences:
• Do you need some ? • I ate two .
• Do you like ? • I used three .
You Cannot Count These Nouns You Can Count These Nouns
Food apples hats
bread, meat, milk, rice, salt, tea chairs napkins
Materials chips oranges
cloth, paper, plastic, water, wood
cups sandwiches
Groups
fruit, furniture, mail, money dollars shoes
B. Now plan a picnic. Write three sentences to tell what you will
bring and where you will go. Use nouns from each box.
Try It
A. Say each phrase. Change the word “one” to “two.” Use plural
nouns to say the new phrase. Then use some of the phrases in a
sentence.
B. Now tell what the girl in the photo buys at the supermarket.
Write a list to tell how much of each thing she should get.
Try It
A. Use the correct possessive noun and say the sentence.
Try It
A. Say each noun. Put a, an, or the in front of it and then use the
words in a sentence.
Examples: • costume • costume
• a costume • the costume
• I found a costume. • Give me the costume on the hanger.
1. actor 2. audience 3. script 4. play 5. stage
B. Now tell about a movie or a play. Write three sentences to
describe it. Use a, an, or the before nouns.
Try It
A. Add a or an before the profession. Then say each sentence.
1. ls Javier astronaut at NASA?
2. l am scientist who works for NASA.
3. What is space engineer?
4. You are doctor.
5. Yoko is accountant.
B. Choose three people you know. Write sentences about each
person. Tell or ask what each person’s profession is. Use a or an.
Try It
A. Read the sentence. What is the subject? Make a new sentence
with the same subject.
1. Naomi is at the mall.
2. Some shoppers buy clothes.
3. ls Naomi buying clothes?
4. That backpack is on sale.
5. What does the store sell?
B. Now tell about the photo. Write three sentences. Use a different
subject in each sentence. Make one sentence a question.
Problem Solution
Is a colorful mural. It is a colorful mural.
Are working hard. They are working hard.
Am having fun. I am having fun.
Try It
A. Answer these questions about the photo. Use a subject pronoun
in your answer.
1. Does Maria have a paintbrush?
2. Will she buy more paint?
3. Does Benny like to paint?
4. Can Maria and Benny finish their mural?
5. Is the mural dry?
B. Now tell what you see in the photo. Write four sentences to
describe it. Use subject pronouns in some of your sentences.
Try It
A. How does each underlined verb end? Use each verb in a new
sentence.
1. Ana calls Carlos at his new home.
2. Carlos smiles when he hears the phone.
3. He knows that Ana calls every Friday.
4. Ana says that she will come to visit him.
Try It
A. Choose a subject and verb to start a sentence. Then finish it with
words from the third column. Make as many sentences as you can.
borrowed.
give in agree He argues until we give in.
give up quit I give up. What is the answer?
turn down decrease Please turn down the volume.
turn in hand in I will turn in my homework.
turn up increase Turn up the heat, please.
Try It
A. Read the questions. Use a two-word verb in your answers.
1. Do you give up hope or give in hope?
2. Do you turn up your homework or turn in your homework?
3. Do you turn up the music or turn in the music?
4. Do you give up candy or give in candy?
5. Do you give in something you borrowed or give back
something you borrowed?
B. Tell about the photo. Write three sentences about your ideas. Use
two-word verbs from the chart.
off a list
check out to borrow I need books. Can I check some out?
check over examine I always check over my work.
pick on bother Those boys pick on other kids.
pick out choose You can pick ten books out today.
pick up gather Can you help me pick my books up?
Try It
A. Read the questions. Use two-word verbs in your answers.
1. Do you check a book off a list or check a book over a list?
2. If you drop your books, do you pick them out or pick them up?
3. When you borrow a library book, do you check it out or check it off?
4. Before you turn in your homework, do you check it over or
check it off?
B. Now tell about the photo. Write three sentences to describe what
is happening. Use two-word verbs from the chart.
to answer questions.
Do you want to play football? Yes, I do.
Do you want to keep score? No, I do not.
Do you play other sports? No, I don’t.
Avoid these problems:
Problem Solution
They catch the football, no? Do they catch the football?
Do you want to play? Play. Do you want to play? Yes, I do.
Try It
A. Unscramble the words to ask a question. Then answer your
question.
1. we / Do / a / football / have / ?
2. football / they / kick / Do / the / ?
3. I / Do / run / the / ball / with / ?
4. they / practice / Do / football / ?
B. Talk about the photo. Then use Do to write two questions about it.
Write answers to your questions.
Try It
A. Unscramble the words to ask a question. Then answer your
question.
1. book / Does / the / she / read / ?
2. she / Does / finish / homework /her / ?
B. Use Does to write two questions about the photo. Write answers.
Try It
A. Choose the correct word and ask the question. Then answer it.
Try It
A. Read the sentence. What is the subject? Make a new sentence
with the same subject.
1. Naomi is at the mall.
2. Some shoppers buy clothes.
3. ls Naomi buying clothes?
4. That backpack is on sale.
5. What does the store sell?
B. Now tell about the photo. Write three sentences. Use a different
subject in each sentence. Make one sentence a question.
Problem Solution
Is a colorful mural. It is a colorful mural.
Are working hard. They are working hard.
Am having fun. I am having fun.
Try It
A. Answer these questions about the photo. Use a subject pronoun
in your answer.
1. Does Maria have a paintbrush?
2. Will she buy more paint?
3. Does Benny like to paint?
4. Can Maria and Benny finish their mural?
5. Is the mural dry?
B. Now tell what you see in the photo. Write four sentences to
describe it. Use subject pronouns in some of your sentences.
It + is It is fast.
We + are We are excited.
They + are They are happy.
Avoid these problems:
Problem Solution
The ride are fast. The ride is fast.
The girls be always careful. The girls are always careful.
Try It
A. How many ways can you complete these sentences?
1. glad to get off the ride.
subject verb
far away.
verb
B. Now tell what you see in the photo. Write three sentences to
describe it. Use am, is, and are.
Spanish English
Tengo quince años. I am fifteen years old.
Ella tiene hambre. She is hungry.
Avoid these problems:
Problem Solution
He has sixteen years. He is sixteen years old.
I have thirst. I am thirsty.
Try It
A. Choose the correct verb and say the sentence.
1. Elena (is / has) seventeen years old today.
2. I (am / have) a present for her.
3. Elena (is / has) very excited.
4. The friends (are / have) happy for her.
5. We (are / have) hungry at the party.
B. Imagine that you are someone in the photo. Write sentences to
tell about Elena and the party. Use have, has, am, is, or are.
Try It
A. Use words from each column to make five sentences.
B. Now talk about the photo. Write three sentences to describe the
people and things. Write three more sentences to tell where they
are. Use am, is, and are.
Try It
A. How does each underlined verb end? Use each verb in a new
sentence.
1. Ana calls Carlos at his new home.
2. Carlos smiles when he hears the phone.
3. He knows that Ana calls every Friday.
4. Ana says that she will come to visit him.
Problem Solution
Tina is in my art class. Tina is in my art
He draws cartoons. class. She draws
cartoons.
Jeff likes photos. It Jeff likes photos.
takes many pictures. He takes many
pictures.
She shapes.
Try It
A. Say each sentence. Use he or she.
1. Mike loves art. is in the art club.
2. Cindy is in the art club, too. makes paper.
3. Cindy teaches Mike how to make paper. helps
Mike make blue and white paper.
4. Mr. Hassan is the art teacher. shows the
students different kinds of art.
5. Cindy finishes the vase. is proud of it.
B. Write two pairs of sentences about the photos. Use he and she.
Topic Example
weather It is cold outside!
seasons It is winter.
time It is one o’clock.
dates It is February 2nd.
more topics Is it fun to snowboard?
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• Your sentence will not be complete if you leave out the pronoun it.
Avoid these problems:
Problem Solution
What time? What time is it?
Two o’clock already. It is two o’clock already.
Try It
A. Ask the questions. Answer each question with the pronoun it.
Try It
A. Have a partner find a person or a thing in your classroom. Use
these questions to guess about the person or thing. Listen to
your partner’s answers. Then change roles.
1. Is it ?
2. Is it ?
3. Is he ?
4. Is she ?
B. Now make guesses about the photo. Write three questions using is.
Then trade questions with a partner and answer them.
he she it they
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Try It
A. Say each sentence. Use the correct pronoun in the blanks.
1. Eric is in a band. is a singer.
2. Paula plays the guitar. wants to join the band.
3. Julio, Sara, and Judy come to listen. like the music.
4. The music is new. has a special sound.
B. Now tell about people and things you know. Write four sentences. Start
your sentences with He, She, It, or They.
Try It
A. Listen to each question. Who or what does it ask about? Answer
the question with the right words.
1. Are the friends meeting for lunch?
2. Are the menus on the table?
3. Is Dan ready to order?
4. Does Monica want a sandwich?
B. Think of four Yes/No questions about the photo. Then write
answers for your questions. Use subject pronouns.
Try It
A. Listen and repeat each verb. What does the -ed sound like? Then use the
verbs in new sentences.
splashed played ended
talked showed visited
walked traveled wanted
• When I was young, I .
• Last year, my family .
• Yesterday, I .
B. Now imagine you are someone in the photo. Write a note to a
friend to describe your vacation. Use past tense verbs.
Try It
A. Choose words from each box to tell a story.
Last week, I my mother my father my brother my friends
was were at home at school at the mall at a game .
Try It
A. Listen to each sentence. Change the verb to the past tense.
Then use the past tense verb in a new sentence.
1. At night, I go out with my friends.
2. My friends think we should go downtown.
3. Julia has to go home to study.
4. She feels sad about missing the fun.
B. Now tell about the photo. Write three sentences about it. Use
irregular past tense verbs.
Try It
A. Choose words from each column to make five sentences.
I goes a test.
Today
he will go to basketball practice.
Tomorrow
she have a lesson.
In the future
they has a great time.
B. Tell about the teens in the photo. Write sentences to tell what
they will do in the future. Use will in each sentence.
Problem Solution
Pedals Max the bike. Max pedals the bike.
The girl a helmet wears. The girl wears a helmet.
Try It
A. Unscramble the words to make new statements. Then say the
new sentence.
1. ride / Max and Lilia / bikes / .
2. The friends / through the park / go / .
3. likes / bike / his / Max / .
4. Lilia / a / red bike / rides / .
5. exercise / The friends / every week / .
B. Imagine you are Max or Lilia. Write three sentences about your
bike ride. Put the subject before the verb.
Try It
A. Choose words from each column to make five statements. You
may use words more than once.
Subject Verb Object
Martin Luther King, Jr., heard equal rights.
His followers discusses his ideas.
I wanted his speeches.
My class share respect.
Everyone needs Martin Luther King, Jr.
Problem Solution
Tina is in my art class. Tina is in my art
He draws cartoons. class. She draws
cartoons.
Jeff likes photos. It Jeff likes photos.
takes many pictures. He takes many
pictures.
She shapes.
Try It
A. Say each sentence. Use he or she.
1. Mike loves art. is in the art club.
2. Cindy is in the art club, too. makes paper.
3. Cindy teaches Mike how to make paper. helps
Mike make blue and white paper.
4. Mr. Hassan is the art teacher. shows the
students different kinds of art.
5. Cindy finishes the vase. is proud of it.
B. Write two pairs of sentences about the photos. Use he and she.
he she it they
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Try It
A. Say each sentence. Use the correct pronoun in the blanks.
1. Eric is in a band. is a singer.
2. Paula plays the guitar. wants to join the band.
3. Julio, Sara, and Judy come to listen. like the music.
4. The music is new. has a special sound.
B. Now tell about people and things you know. Write four sentences. Start
your sentences with He, She, It, or They.
Try It
A. Listen to each question. Who or what does it ask about? Answer
the question with the right words.
1. Are the friends meeting for lunch?
2. Are the menus on the table?
3. Is Dan ready to order?
4. Does Monica want a sandwich?
B. Think of four Yes/No questions about the photo. Then write
answers for your questions. Use subject pronouns.
Try It
A. Say each sentence. Use at, on, or in.
1. Every morning, I meet my friend the Youth Center.
2. We walk to our school Oak Avenue.
3. Sometimes we ride to the bus stop Main Street.
4. We meet our friends the music store.
5. It has the best music our city.
B. Now tell about places near your school. Write three sentences
that use at, on, or in.
Try It
A. Say each sentence. Use at, on, or in.
1. Presidents’ Day is February.
2. Halloween is October 31.
3. Our Fourth of July party will start 5 o’clock.
4. My birthday is Thanksgiving.
5. The winter dance is the month of December.
B. Now tell about a celebration you know. Use at, on, and in to
write sentences about when it happens.
Try It
A. Tell about the rescue. Say each sentence with the adjective
in parentheses.
1. The rescuers rushed to the disaster. (brave)
2. They searched for the animals. (helpless)
3. Christine picked up the animals. (wounded)
4. She washed them with soap. (mild)
5. The animals were safe. (tired and frightened)
B. Imagine you are an animal rescuer in the photo. Write an e-mail to a
friend. Use adjectives to describe your experience.
Try It
A. Add an adjective to each sentence. Add a or an before the adjective
if needed. More than one answer is possible.
1. The tiger babies cannot see at birth.
2. After a few months, the babies play outside.
3. baby might bite his mother’s tail.
4. mother watches over her babies.
B. Now tell about another animal. Write four sentences to describe
it. Use adjectives.
Try It
A. Choose a word to complete each question. Then answer the
questions with some, any, or a specific amount.
1. How (many / much) carrots do you want?
2. Do you have (many / any) juice in your cart?
3. How (many / much) butter do we need?
4. Do you see (some / many) soup on the shelf?
5. Can you look for (much / some) sugar?
B. Now talk about the photo. Write four questions and answers about groceries.
Use many, much, some, and any in your questions and answers.
Problem Solution
Bowling balls not are light. Bowling balls are not light.
I not am a good bowler. I am not a good bowler.
Try It
A. Answer these questions. Use not and a form of the verb be.
1. Are you in the classroom? ,I in the
classroom.
2. Are the lights off? , the lights off.
3. Is the teacher there? , the teacher here.
4. Is the door open? , the door open.
5. Are you sick? ,I sick.
B. Tell about the photo. Write three sentences about bowling. Use
am, is, and are. Then add not to make your sentences mean “no.”
Problem Solution
The girls not are jogging in the park. The girls are not jogging in the park.
Charlie not is reading a book. Charlie is not reading a book.
Try It
A. Say what is not happening right now. Put not in the right place.
1. We are sitting in the school library.
B. Tell about the photo. Write three sentences that put not in the
right place.
Problem Solution
I never get none of the popcorn. I never get any of the popcorn.
No one went nowhere. No one went anywhere.
Try It
A. Answer the questions. Choose words from the word box to give
negative answers.
no not none nothing
nobody no one never nowhere
1. Do you have enough money? .
2. Is a good movie playing? .
3. Did Jorge tell you about the movie?
.
4. Is the movie theater crowded? .
5. Did anybody save us a seat? .
B. Now talk with a partner about the photo. Write three sentences about
it. Make at least two of the sentences negative.
Try It
A. Read the sentence. What is the subject? Make a new sentence
with the same subject.
1. Naomi is at the mall.
2. Some shoppers buy clothes.
3. ls Naomi buying clothes?
4. That backpack is on sale.
5. What does the store sell?
B. Now tell about the photo. Write three sentences. Use a different
subject in each sentence. Make one sentence a question.
Problem Solution
Is a colorful mural. It is a colorful mural.
Are working hard. They are working hard.
Am having fun. I am having fun.
Try It
A. Answer these questions about the photo. Use a subject pronoun
in your answer.
1. Does Maria have a paintbrush?
2. Will she buy more paint?
3. Does Benny like to paint?
4. Can Maria and Benny finish their mural?
5. Is the mural dry?
B. Now tell what you see in the photo. Write four sentences to
describe it. Use subject pronouns in some of your sentences.
Try It
A. How does each underlined verb end? Use each verb in a new
sentence.
1. Ana calls Carlos at his new home.
2. Carlos smiles when he hears the phone.
3. He knows that Ana calls every Friday.
4. Ana says that she will come to visit him.
Try It
A. Choose a subject and verb to start a sentence. Then finish it with
words from the third column. Make as many sentences as you can.
Try It
A. Listen and repeat each verb. What does the -ed sound like? Then use the
verbs in new sentences.
splashed played ended
talked showed visited
walked traveled wanted
• When I was young, I .
• Last year, my family .
• Yesterday, I .
B. Now imagine you are someone in the photo. Write a note to a
friend to describe your vacation. Use past tense verbs.
Try It
A. Choose words from each box to tell a story.
Last week, I my mother my father my brother my friends
was were at home at school at the mall at a game .
Try It
A. Listen to each sentence. Change the verb to the past tense.
Then use the past tense verb in a new sentence.
1. At night, I go out with my friends.
2. My friends think we should go downtown.
3. Julia has to go home to study.
4. She feels sad about missing the fun.
B. Now tell about the photo. Write three sentences about it. Use
irregular past tense verbs.
Try It
A. Choose words from each column to make five sentences.
I goes a test.
Today
he will go to basketball practice.
Tomorrow
she have a lesson.
In the future
they has a great time.
B. Tell about the teens in the photo. Write sentences to tell what
they will do in the future. Use will in each sentence.
Try It
A. Say each sentence with the correct verb.
1. For a long time, my family (wants / has wanted) to move.
2. Last month, we (look / looked) for a new home. Then we found one.
3. Since we bought the house, we (pack / have packed) every day.
4. This morning, we (move / moved) all our things.
5. For a long time, we (wait / have waited) for this moment!
B. Now tell about the photo. Write four sentences about the family.
Use the past tense and the present perfect tense.