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Word classes A1 Grammar Foundation

The document is a comprehensive worksheet designed for A1 level learners to explore and expand their understanding of word classes, including nouns, articles, adjectives, action verbs, and adverbs. It provides scaffolded examples, vocabulary building exercises, and a variety of practice activities that progressively increase in difficulty. Each step includes extended exercises for reinforcing the concepts learned, culminating in comprehensive practice and creative writing challenges.

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Word classes A1 Grammar Foundation

The document is a comprehensive worksheet designed for A1 level learners to explore and expand their understanding of word classes, including nouns, articles, adjectives, action verbs, and adverbs. It provides scaffolded examples, vocabulary building exercises, and a variety of practice activities that progressively increase in difficulty. Each step includes extended exercises for reinforcing the concepts learned, culminating in comprehensive practice and creative writing challenges.

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Expanding Word Classes: A Step-by-Step

and Extended Exercise Worksheet (A1 Level)


This worksheet guides you through exploring word classes by starting with simple sentences and
gradually adding details. We begin with nouns and articles, then add adjectives, action verbs, and
adverbs. Each section contains scaffolded examples and multiple types of practice activities that
become more challenging.

Step 1: Understanding Nouns and Articles


Concept:
Nouns name people, places, things, or ideas. Articles (“a” or “an”) are used with singular
countable nouns.

 Use “a” before words that begin with a consonant sound (e.g., a cat, a house).
 Use “an” before words that begin with a vowel sound (e.g., an apple, an elephant).

Vocabulary Building (50 Basic Nouns):


Grouped by theme, these words help build everyday vocabulary.

 Animals: cat, dog, bird, elephant, fish


 Food: apple, banana, bread, cheese, egg
 Places: park, school, house, beach, hospital
 Objects: book, pen, chair, table, phone
 People: teacher, doctor, mother, father, child
 Nature: tree, river, mountain, flower, sun
 Clothing: shirt, pants, shoes, dress, hat
 Transportation: car, bus, train, plane, boat
 Weather: rain, snow, wind, sun, cloud
 Body Parts: hand, foot, head, eye, mouth

Scaffolded Examples:

 Basic Noun Sentence: “I have a house.”


 Vowel Sound Example: “I see an elephant.”

Extended Exercises for Step 1:

A. Matching Articles:
Match each noun with the correct article (write “a” or “an” next to each):

1. ___ dog
2. ___ apple
3. ___ book
4. ___ elephant
5. ___ umbrella

B. Fill in the Blanks with Articles:


Complete the sentences using “a” or “an”:

1. I have ___ cat.


2. She ate ___ banana.
3. He found ___ interesting book.
4. They saw ___ owl in the park.
5. We need ___ egg for breakfast.

C. Sentence Rearrangement:
Unscramble and write a correct sentence with an article and noun:

1. (house / a / I / have)
2. (an / dog / she / has) – (Hint: Think about vowel sounds!)

Step 2: Expanding with Adjectives


Concept:
Adjectives describe or modify nouns by providing details about size, color, shape, mood, etc.

Vocabulary Building (50 Basic Adjectives):


These adjectives gradually increase in difficulty and cover different categories:

 Colors: red, blue, green, yellow, black


 Size: big, small, tall, short, huge
 Shape: round, square, oval, flat, thin
 Feelings: happy, sad, angry, excited, scared
 Weather: hot, cold, warm, windy, rainy
 Taste: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, spicy
 Personality: kind, mean, funny, serious, friendly
 Speed: fast, slow, quick, lazy, energetic
 Age: young, old, new, ancient, modern
 Material/Texture: wooden, metal, plastic, soft, hard

Scaffolded Expansion:

 Start with a Basic Sentence: “I have a house.”


 Add an Adjective: “I have a big house.”
 Another example:
o Basic: “She sees an apple.”
o Expanded: “She sees a sweet apple.”

Extended Exercises for Step 2:

A. Multiple-Choice Questions:

1. Which sentence is correct?


a) I have an big house.
b) I have a big house.
2. Which adjective best describes something small?
a) huge
b) small
c) red

B. Fill in the Blanks (Adjective + Noun):


Fill in the missing adjective from the word bank: [big, red, friendly, old, soft]

1. I have a ___ cat.


2. She rides a ___ bike.
3. They found a ___ chair.
4. He saw an ___ apple.
5. We met a ___ teacher.

C. Rewrite Sentences:
Rewrite the basic sentence by adding an appropriate adjective:

1. Basic: “I have a house.”


Rewrite: “I have a big/old/blue house.” (Choose one and explain why it fits.)
2. Basic: “She has a book.”
Rewrite: “She has a interesting/new book.”

D. Picture Description (Optional):


Look at a simple picture (teacher can provide one) and write 2–3 sentences describing the
objects, using at least one noun and one adjective per sentence.

Step 3: Adding Action Verbs


Concept:
Verbs express actions or states. Action verbs show what the subject does.

Vocabulary Building (20 Common Action Verbs):


run, jump, walk, eat, drink, read, write, play, sleep, swim, sing, dance, climb, cook, wash, clean,
talk, listen, draw, paint
Scaffolded Expansion:

 Start with an Expanded Sentence: “I have a big cat.”


 Add a Verb: “I have a big cat that jumps.”
 Another example:
o Start with: “She sees a sweet apple.”
o Expanded: “She sees a sweet apple and eats it.”

Extended Exercises for Step 3:

A. Identify the Verb:


Read the sentence and underline the action verb.

1. “The dog runs in the park.”


2. “The girl writes a letter.”

B. Fill in the Blanks (Verb):


Complete these sentences by choosing an appropriate verb from the list [run, eat, jump, read]:

1. I have a big cat that ___ on the sofa.


2. She sees a sweet apple and ___ it.
3. The boy ___ to school every day.

C. Sentence Expansion:
Combine two simple sentences into one by adding an action verb.

1. “I have a big cat.” + “It jumps.”


→ Combined: “I have a big cat that jumps.”
2. “She has a sweet apple.” + “She eats it.”
→ Combined: “She has a sweet apple that she eats.”

D. Role-Play Practice:
Students act out simple sentences using action verbs (e.g., “jump,” “run”). One student says a
sentence and the others repeat while performing the action.

Step 4: Including Adverbs


Concept:
Adverbs modify verbs by explaining how, when, or where an action happens.

Vocabulary Building (10 Common Adverbs):


quickly, slowly, loudly, softly, happily, sadly, often, always, never, carefully

Scaffolded Expansion:
 From the Previous Step: “I have a big cat that jumps.”
 Add an Adverb: “I have a big cat that jumps quickly.”
 Another example:
o Starting Sentence: “She sees a sweet apple and eats it.”
o Expanded: “She sees a sweet apple and eats it happily.”

Extended Exercises for Step 4:

A. Multiple-Choice Question:
Which sentence uses the adverb correctly?
a) The cat jumps quick.
b) The cat jumps quickly.
c) The cat quick jumps.

B. Fill in the Blanks (Adverb):


Complete the sentences with an appropriate adverb from the list [quickly, slowly, happily,
carefully]:

1. The boy runs ___.


2. The cat jumps ___ over the wall.
3. She reads the book ___.

C. Identify and Explain:


Read the sentence and circle the adverb. Then, explain in one sentence what the adverb tells you
about the action.
Example: “He sings loudly.”

 Circle “loudly.”
 Answer: “It tells us that his singing is done in a high volume.”

D. Combine with Verbs (Sentence Building):


Using the sentence structure “I have a ___ cat that ___ ___,” fill in the blanks with an adjective,
a verb, and an adverb.
Example: “I have a small cat that runs quickly.”

Step 5: Comprehensive Practice Exercises


A. Extended Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. Article and Noun:


“I have ___ orange.”
a) a b) an
2. Adjective Selection:
“The car is ___. ”
a) blue b) runs c) quickly
3. Verb Identification:
“She ___ every morning.”
a) apple b) walks c) happy
4. Adverb Application:
“He writes ___.”
a) silently b) fastly c) bookly

B. Extended Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences by adding the missing parts of speech. Use the word bank if needed.

Word Bank: a, an, big, small, cat, apple, runs, jumps, quickly, happily

1. I have ___ ___ cat that ___ ___.


(Example: I have a big cat that jumps quickly.)
2. She sees ___ ___ apple and ___ it ___.
(Example: She sees a sweet apple and eats it happily.)
3. They ___ to school ___ every day.
(Example: They walk slowly to school.)

C. Extended Sentence Rewriting

Rewrite each sentence by adding the specified parts of speech. Write a full sentence.

1. Add an adjective:
Original: “The girl eats food.”
Rewrite: “The girl eats delicious food.”
(Now, try using another adjective like “fresh” or “tasty”.)
2. Add a verb and an adverb:
Original: “The boy is at school.”
Rewrite: “The boy runs to school happily.”
3. Add an adjective, a verb, and an adverb:
Original: “The cat sleeps.”
Rewrite: “The lazy cat sleeps peacefully.”
(Challenge: Write two different versions.)

D. Extended Free Writing Practice

Write three to four sentences about your daily routine. Each sentence must include at least one
noun, one adjective, one action verb, and one adverb.

 Example: “I have a small dog that runs quickly in the park.”


 Challenge: Write about different parts of your day (morning, afternoon, and evening).
E. Creative Challenge: Short Paragraph

Write a short paragraph (4–5 sentences) that tells a simple story. Your paragraph must include:

 At least two nouns (from the vocabulary list)


 At least two adjectives
 At least two action verbs
 At least one adverb

Example Answer:
"I have a small cat that jumps quickly in the garden. My big dog watches her play every
morning. The cat runs around happily while the dog barks loudly. They enjoy their time together
in a sunny park."

F. Matching and Scramble Exercises (Optional)

1. Matching:
Match the adjectives with nouns that make sense (draw lines between the pairs):

 Adjectives: big, soft, fast, red


 Nouns: car, pillow, apple, dog

2. Word Scramble:
Unscramble the following adjectives and then use each in a sentence:

 “ligbh” → ______
 “olrs” → ______
 “fcsta” → ______

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