Exercises A1 : understanding instructions in English (answers)

These exercises are based on a key A1 skill: understanding action verbs in English instructions. Practice recognizing words like match, choose, and write to know exactly what to do.

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Exercise 1 : Fill in the Blank: Action Verbs in Instructions

Complete each sentence with the correct action verb from the course: match, choose, or write.

1. ___ the correct answer from the list.
2. ___ the words on the left with the words on the right.
3. ___ your name in the box.
4. ___ the word that does not belong in the group.

Correction

1. Choose the correct answer from the list.
2. Match the words on the left with the words on the right.
3. Write your name in the box.
4. Choose the word that does not belong in the group.

Exercise 2 : Multiple Choice: What Does the Instruction Mean?

Read each instruction and choose the answer that best describes what you must do.

1. The instruction says: 'Match the greeting with the correct response.' What do you do?
   • A. You write a new greeting.
   • B. You connect a greeting to its correct response.
   • C. You choose the best greeting from a list.
   • D. You correct a mistake in the greeting.
2. The instruction says: 'Choose the correct word.' What do you do?
   • A. You write the word three times.
   • B. You translate the word.
   • C. You select one word from several options.
   • D. You match the word with a picture.
3. The instruction says: 'Write the missing word.' What do you do?
   • A. You read the sentence aloud.
   • B. You underline the correct word.
   • C. You match two columns.
   • D. You fill in a blank with the correct word.
4. At A1 level, what is the most important thing to read first in an instruction?
   • A. The last word of the sentence.
   • B. The action verb at the beginning.
   • C. The number of points for the exercise.
   • D. The example at the bottom of the page.

Correction

1. B. You connect a greeting to its correct response.
2. C. You select one word from several options.
3. D. You fill in a blank with the correct word.
4. B. The action verb at the beginning.

Exercise 3 : Spot the Mistake: Wrong Action Verb

Each sentence contains the wrong action verb. Rewrite the full sentence using the correct verb (match, choose, or write).

1. Write the word on the left with the correct picture on the right.
2. Match one answer from the four options below.
3. Choose your answer clearly in the space provided.
4. Write the greeting with the correct response.

Correction

1. Match the word on the left with the correct picture on the right.
2. Choose one answer from the four options below.
3. Write your answer clearly in the space provided.
4. Match the greeting with the correct response.