Year 1 Grammar Guide: Essential Grammar Rules for Beginners

This Year 1 Grammar Booklet introduces young learners to the basics of English grammar. It covers key topics such as articles, singular and plural nouns, pronouns, verbs, and prepositions. Understanding these concepts helps children improve their speaking, writing, and reading skills.

1. Articles (“A” and “An”)

Articles are small words used before nouns.

• “A” is used before words that start with a consonant sound. (a cat, a book)
• “An” is used before words that start with a vowel sound. (an apple, an elephant)

Practice Exercise:

1. ______ orange
2. ______ chair
3. ______ elephant
4. ______ house

2. Singular and Plural Nouns

• Singular nouns refer to one person, place, or thing. (dog, apple, house)
• Plural nouns refer to more than one and usually end in “-s” or “-es”. (dogs, apples, houses, boxes)

Practice Exercise:
Write the plural form of these words:

1. Cat → ______
2. Box → ______
3. Toy → ______
4. Dress → ______

3. Personal Pronouns

Pronouns replace nouns in a sentence.

• Singular Pronouns: I, You, He, She, It
• Plural Pronouns: We, You, They

Example:

• Anna is my friend. → She is my friend.
• Tom and I are brothers. → We are brothers.

Practice Exercise:
Replace the noun with a pronoun:

1. John is playing. → ______ is playing.
2. My friends love football. → ______ love football.

4. The Verb “To Be”

The verb “to be” describes a state or condition.

Examples:

• She is happy.
• They are my friends.

5. Demonstratives (“This” and “These”)

• “This” is used for one thing that is near. (This is my book.)
• “These” is used for more than one thing that is near. (These are my books.)

Practice Exercise:
Choose the correct word:

1. ______ (This/These) is a pencil.
2. ______ (This/These) are my shoes.

6. Can & Can’t (Expressing Ability)

• “Can” means you are able to do something. (I can swim.)
• “Can’t” means you are not able to do something. (I can’t fly.)

Practice Exercise:
Write “can” or “can’t”:

1. I ______ ride a bike.
2. Birds ______ swim.

7. Prepositions (Location Words)

Prepositions show where something is.

Practice Exercise:
Fill in the blank with the correct preposition:

1. The shoes are ______ the bed.
2. The clock is ______ the wall.

Conclusion

This Year 1 Grammar Booklet introduces essential grammar topics in a simple and interactive way. By practicing these concepts, children will build a strong foundation for speaking and writing in English. Regular exercises and fun activities will make learning grammar enjoyable and effective!

Grammar Booklet-Year1

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