Ms. Cortigiani ELL Teacher, Somerville Public Schools Short Answers Ms. Cortigiani ELL Teacher, Somerville Public Schools
Use The Right Pronouns He: One boy She: One girl It: One thing or animal You: To one other person I: Yourself We: about yourself with others They: Two or more
Correct Word Order: Positive Responses QUESTIONS: Verb + pronoun + Is Erick thirsty? Is Estefany here? Is it yours? Are you happy? Am I allowed to leave now? Are we going to the mall? Are they from Brazil?
Put the Correct Verb With the Correct Pronoun! Is: He, She, It Am: I Are: You, we they
POSITIVE SHORT ANSWERS Yes, he is. Yes, she is. Yes, it is. Yes, I am. Yes, you are. Yes, we are. Yes, they are.
NEGATIVE SHORT ANSWERS IS NOT= ISN’T ARE NOT= AREN’T AM NOT No, he isn’t. No, she isn’t. No, it isn’t No, I’m not No, you aren’t. No, we aren’t No, they aren’t
Don’t Forget the Pronoun! Not this! Is cheese on the pizza? Yes, is. THIS! Is cheese on the pizza? Yes, it is.
MAKE 4 YES/NO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS PRACTICE Is the boy smiling?__________ Is the family eating?_________ Is it cold outside?____________ MAKE 4 YES/NO QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS