A/ an & contractions

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• mavo
• Leerjaar 1

At the end of this class I know how

.. how to use a & an

.. about contraction

- countries, capitals & nationalities

Wat weet ik nog van a & an?

a / an

• a = wanneer je een medeklinker hoort
• a house / a cat / a uniform (je hoort joeniform)
• an = wanneer je een klinker hoort (au oei)
• an elephant / an iPad / an hour (je hoort our)

a of an?
.... university

1. a
2. an

a of an?
..... house

1. a
2. an

a of an?
.... hour

1. a
2. an

a of an?
.... hero

1. a
2. an

A of AN?
.... president

1. a
2. an

Snap ik A & An

Ik weet nu hoe ik a & an moet toepassen

Ik moet er nog wat meer mee oefenen

Ik snap er helemaal niks van

Ik denk dat ik dit onderdeel goed ga maken op de toets

What do I remember about contractions

When do I use a contracted form?

Dear reader, ___ sorry to inform you that..

1. I'm
2. I am

What is the correct contraction of:
will + not

1. willn't
2. wolln't
3. won't

What is the correct contraction of:
shall + not

1. shalln't
2. shan't

1. Contractions (it won't , she's been...)

1. Formal
2. Informal

Can you use contractions in a formal letter?

1. Yes, you can.
2. No, you can't.

You cannot use contractions (for example: can't) in a personal email.

1. true
2. false

So what's your secret? I promise I ____ tell a soul

1. won't
2. will not
3. wont
4. shall not

Countries, capitals & nationalities

Do you already know countries & nationalities in English?

Go to teams...

...look for the list. 

Get out some paper and a pen

copy the list

Quiz time!

Nederland

Noorwegen

Turkije

Portugal

Finland