1. Ms. Cortigiani ELL Teacher, Somerville Public Schools
Short Answers
Ms. Cortigiani
ELL Teacher, Somerville Public Schools

2. 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

3. 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?

4. Put the Correct Verb With the Correct Pronoun!
Is: He, She, It
Am: I
Are: You, we they

5. POSITIVE SHORT ANSWERS
Yes, he is.
Yes, she is.
Yes, it is.
Yes, I am.
Yes, you are.
Yes, we are.
Yes, they are.

6. 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

7. Don’t Forget the Pronoun!
Not this!
Is cheese on the pizza? Yes, is.
THIS!
Is cheese on the pizza? Yes, it is.

8. 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