These exercises are based on the A1 lesson about simple sentences in English. Practice using a subject and a verb to build short, clear, and correct sentences.
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Exercice 1 — Fill in the Blank
Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
- She ___ (run) every morning.
- He ___ (play) football on Saturdays.
- The dog ___ (sleep) on the sofa.
- My mother ___ (work) in a hospital.
Correction
- She runs every morning.
- He plays football on Saturdays.
- The dog sleeps on the sofa.
- My mother works in a hospital.
Exercice 2 — Change the Subject
Rewrite each sentence by replacing the subject with the one given in parentheses. Make any necessary changes to the verb.
- I run to school. (She)
- They eat lunch at noon. (He)
- We read books every evening. (My sister)
- I walk to the park. (Tom)
Correction
- She runs to school.
- He eats lunch at noon.
- My sister reads books every evening.
- Tom walks to the park.
Exercice 3 — Spot and Correct the Mistake
Each sentence contains one mistake. Find the error and write the correct sentence.
- She run to school every day.
- He play tennis on Sundays.
- The cat sleeps on the chair every nights.
- My brother work at a bakery.
Correction
- She runs to school every day.
- He plays tennis on Sundays.
- The cat sleeps on the chair every night.
- My brother works at a bakery.
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