Exercises A1 : inviting someone in English (answers)

These exercises are based on the course ‘Inviting someone in English’. Practice the key invitation phrases you have just learned to build your confidence at A1 level.

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Exercise 1 : Choose the right invitation

Read each situation and choose the most appropriate invitation phrase.

1. • Do you want to come to my birthday party?
   • You must come to my birthday party.
   • I am at my birthday party.
   • My birthday party is nice.
2. • You are eating with us.
   • Would you like to join us for lunch?
   • We are having lunch now.
   • Lunch is ready for me.
3. • I am watching a film tonight.
   • The film starts at eight.
   • Do you want to come over and watch a film tonight?
   • Films are fun to watch.
4. • The library is very quiet.
   • I study every day.
   • Would you like to join me at the library to study?
   • You are a good student.

Correction

1. Do you want to come to my birthday party?
2. Would you like to join us for lunch?
3. Do you want to come over and watch a film tonight?
4. Would you like to join me at the library to study?

Exercise 2 : Complete the invitation dialogue

Fill in the blank with the correct invitation phrase to complete each short dialogue.

1. A: We are going to the park on Saturday. ___ ?
   B: Yes, I would love to!
2. A: I am having a small dinner at home on Friday. ___ ?
   B: That sounds great, thank you!
3. A: Some friends and I are playing football tomorrow. ___ ?
   B: Sure, what time does it start?
4. A: We are going to the café after class. ___ ?
   B: Yes, I will come with you!

Correction

1. A: We are going to the park on Saturday. Do you want to come? B: Yes, I would love to!
2. A: I am having a small dinner at home on Friday. Would you like to join us? B: That sounds great, thank you!
3. A: Some friends and I are playing football tomorrow. Do you want to come? B: Sure, what time does it start?
4. A: We are going to the café after class. Would you like to join us? B: Yes, I will come with you!

Exercise 3 : Reformulate the invitation

Rewrite each sentence using the invitation structure given in brackets, keeping the same meaning.

1. I want you to come to my house on Sunday. [Start with: Would you like…]
2. I am inviting you to join us at the cinema tonight. [Start with: Do you want…]
3. Do you want to come to the party with us? [Start with: Would you like…]
4. Would you like to come for a walk in the park? [Start with: Do you want…]

Correction

1. Would you like to come to my house on Sunday?
2. Do you want to join us at the cinema tonight?
3. Would you like to come to the party with us?
4. Do you want to come for a walk in the park?