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Grammar
1. Complete the sentences with the correct simple present forms of be.
Jason 1 a student at Clinton Middle School in the city. He and his friends
2
in the 8th grade. His mom 3 a teacher at his school. Jason
and his sister 4
in the same school. I 5 friends with both of
them.
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2. Complete the answers to the questions. Use contractions when possible.

1. Are you a photographer? No,  .
2. Are Sheila and her parents at the movies? No,  .
3. Is Kate a better singer than you? Yes,  .
4. Is he our new math teacher this year? No,  .
5. Is this a picture of your cat? Yes,  .
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3. Complete the sentences with imperatives. There is one more imperative than you need.

be close don’t be don’t look listen turn

My sister Ella always tells me to do things. “1 your door. Your music is too
loud! 2 quiet! I need to study. 3 to me, please. I’m older than
you. And 4 late for dinner, please. Mom, Dad, and I have to go to the school
at 7:00 p.m. 5 at me like that. I’m your older sister.” Wow. I want to be the
older sister!
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4. Make the sentences negative. Use contractions.

1. Brad and Harold are in their chairs.

2. The band is playing in the cafeteria.

3. She is your best friend.

4. Donald is on the football team.

5. Michael and Shelley are at school today.

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Vocabulary
5. Label the pictures with the correct words.

1. 2. 3.

4. 5.

6. Complete the words.

1. My laptop is in my b k.
2. The teacher uses a r pen to correct our work.
3. I use a d to spell words.
4. My books are on the b .
5. My notebook is b , the color of the sky.
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7. Complete the sentences with imperatives.

1. down in your chair.
2. Please your hand.
3. up and get in line.
4. the book out loud.
5. quiet. I want to listen.
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8. Complete the paragraph.

Sometimes my teacher lets me write on the 1 in the classroom. My writing
isn’t as neat as hers. I use the 2 a lot! I write better when I take notes
with a pencil in my 3 . I keep my pencils and other school things in my
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. That makes it easy to carry them from class to class. I even carry around
a small 5 to look up words.
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Useful language
9. Complete the five conversations. Circle the correct answers.
1. A: Can you repeat that? a. That’s cool!
B: b. Sure. You spell it r-u-l-e-r.
c. You can’t.

2. A: How do you say regla in English? a. Ruler.

B: b. No, can I have some?
c. Yes, I do.

3. A: I don’t understand what this means. a. I don’t know what you mean.
B: b. It means things you can and can’t do.
c. Sorry, but I can help you.

4. A: How do you say hello in French? a. Sure!

B: b. No, thanks!
c. Bonjour.

5. A: What does conversation mean? a. It means talking.

B: b. I don’t think so.
c. Here it is.
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Listening
10. Listen to the announcements at Jefferson Middle School. Answer the questions with
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complete sentences.
1. What time does the chess club meet on Thursday?

2. What takes place after school on Wednesday?

3. What time is the dance on Friday?

4. Where is the rock band contest on Saturday?

5. What day does the art club meet?

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Reading
11. Read the blog post.

Hi, my name is Leila. It is my first day of school today. Here are my new pencils, ruler, erasers, and
notebook to put in my backpack. I love new things for school! My new pink backpack is awesome! My
mother tells me to remember the school rules – raise my hand to talk, listen to the teacher, and sit up
in my chair. Really? I’m in middle school! Sometimes she acts like I am a baby! But I guess she just
wants me to do well.
I’m so excited. Well, it’s time to go. Wish me luck.

Answer the questions with complete sentences.

1. What day is it for Leila?

2. What new things does Leila have for school?

3. What does Leila’s mom tell her?

4. What color is her backpack?

5. What does Leila love?

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Writing
12. Write about rules in your school. Use the prompts to help you.

Write 40–50 words.

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