Introducing Yourself in English
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You can greet people by saying “______!” or “Hi!”

Hello

Introduce yourself using “______.” You may also need to spell out the letters of your name.

I am

In conversational English, speakers often use ______.

contractions

You can contract “______” to “I’m.”

<p>I am</p> Signup and view all the answers

Use a capital letter at the beginning of your ______.

<p>name</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the present simple form of the verb 'to be' for 'He/She/It'?

<p>is</p> Signup and view all the answers

In basic sentence structure, the word order follows SVO (Subject-Object-Verb).

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be used as a linking verb to connect the subject to additional information?

<p>to be</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identify the main idea of a text in order to ____________.

<p>understand</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following with their correct definition:

<p>Vocabulary Building = Learning common themes Conversation Practice = Using language in dialogues Reading Comprehension = Understanding text content</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introducing Yourself

  • Greetings can be formal or informal, with informal greetings used in casual conversations
  • Two common ways to introduce yourself are "I am" or "My name is" followed by your name
  • You may need to spell out the letters of your name when introducing yourself

Saying Your Name

  • Contractions are shortened versions of pairs of words, commonly used in conversational English
  • "I am" can be contracted to "I'm"
  • "Name is" can be contracted to "Name's"

Using "to be" with Names

  • The subject-verb agreement for introducing yourself involves using "to be" with your name
  • The correct sentence structure is: "Subject (I) + to be (am) + Name"
  • Always use a capital letter at the beginning of your name

Grammar Rules

  • The verb "to be" is used to describe permanent or temporary situations.
  • The present simple form of "to be" is: I am, You are, He/She/It is, We are, They are.

Sentence Structure

  • Basic sentence structure: Subject + Verb + Object.
  • Word order: SVO (Subject-Verb-Object).
  • Use "to be" as a linking verb to connect the subject to additional information.

Reading Comprehension

  • Identify the main idea of a text.
  • Understand vocabulary in context.
  • Make inferences based on the text.

Vocabulary Building

  • Focus on common themes such as:
    • Names and letters.
    • Countries.
    • Numbers and nationalities.
    • Family and pets.
    • Everyday things.
  • Learn vocabulary in context to improve understanding and retention.

Conversation Practice

  • Introduce yourself: "My name is [name].", "I'm from [country].".
  • Talk about yourself: "I'm [age].", "I'm [nationality].".
  • Use vocabulary in context to build confidence in conversation.

Introducing Yourself

  • Use "to be" with names: "My name is [name].".
  • Vocabulary: Names and letters.

Talking About Yourself

  • Use "to be" with ages and nationalities: "I'm [age].", "I'm [nationality].".
  • Vocabulary: Numbers and nationalities, Family and pets.

Things You Have

  • Use possessive adjectives: My, your, his, her, its, our, their.
  • Vocabulary: Animals and family, Everyday things.

Using Apostrophes

  • Use the possessive apostrophe to show ownership: Singular nouns: 's, Plural nouns: '.
  • Vocabulary: Family and pets, Everyday things.

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Learn how to introduce yourself in English, including greetings and spelling your name. Practice with key language and vocabulary.

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