At the Classroom Door

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Practice level

A1. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.

Question formats

Fill in the blank (dropdown)

How to approach this practice

Read the complete context. Check both the meaning and the grammar, including word forms, collocations and links between sentences.

1. Question 1 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Please come ___ and close the classroom door.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. to
   2. by
   3. in
   4. at
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   Blank 1

   in

   Come in invites someone to enter.

2. Question 2 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Put your bag ___ the floor under your chair.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. from
   2. to
   3. on
   4. in
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   Blank 1

   on

   A bag rests on the floor.

3. Question 3 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   This is ___ exercise for today's lesson.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. two
   2. a
   3. an
   4. many
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   Blank 1

   an

   Exercise starts with a vowel sound.

4. Question 4 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   ___ your book at page six, please.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. To open
   2. Opening
   3. Open
   4. Opens
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   Blank 1

   Open

   An imperative uses the base form open.

5. Question 5 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   There ___ twelve students in this class.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. am
   2. is
   3. has
   4. are
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   Blank 1

   are

   Twelve students is plural.

6. Question 6 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Please listen ___ the teacher.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. at
   2. for to
   3. on
   4. to
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   Blank 1

   to

   Listen takes to before the person heard.

7. Question 7 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   I write new words ___ my notebook.

   Choices for blank 1

   1. by to
   2. under of
   3. to
   4. in
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   Blank 1

   in

   Words are written in a notebook.

8. Question 8 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

   Choose the correct option for each blank.

   Excuse me. ___ I ask a question?

   Choices for blank 1

   1. Have
   2. Am
   3. Can
   4. Do
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   Can

   Can I asks permission using a base verb.

What to review next

Explain why each answer fits the meaning and structure. Record useful phrases and write a new example using each pattern you found difficult.

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