Level：A1

an(determiner)

used instead of 'a' when the following word begins with a vowel sound

• Dictionary examples:

  • an easy question
  • an interesting story
  • an orange
  • an honour

• Learner example:

  • She is an au pair in England. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; French)"

and(conjunction)

and (ALSO)

used to join two words, phrases, parts of sentences or related statements together

• Dictionary examples:

  • Ann and Jim
  • knives and forks
  • We kissed and hugged each other.
  • Tidy up your room. And don't forget to make your bed!

• Learner example:

  • I have got [a] nice bed, [a] mirror, [a] sofa and a table. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Slovak)

and (AFTER)

used to say that one thing happens after another thing

• Dictionary example:

  • I got dressed and had my breakfast.

• Learner example:

  • I get up early [in the] morning and I have breakfast. [T]hen I go to college. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Somali)

and (NUMBERS)

used when saying or adding numbers

• Dictionary examples:

  • It cost a hundred and twenty pounds.
  • Two and three equals five.

• Learner example:

  • It's about two and a half hours. (Key English Test; A2; Greek)"

animal(noun)

animal (NOT A HUMAN)

something that lives and moves but is not a human, bird, fish or insect

• Dictionary examples:

  • wild/domestic animals
  • She's a real animal lover.

• Learner example:

  • I like flowers and baby animals. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Slovak)"

answer(noun)

answer (REACTION)

what you say or write back to someone who has asked you a question or spoken to you

• Dictionary examples:

  • I asked him if he was going but I didn't hear his answer.
  • Please give me your answer by next week.

• Learner example:

  • Please, give me [an] answer. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Polish)

answer(verb)

answer (REACT)

I or T to speak or write back to someone who has asked you a question

• Dictionary examples:

  • You haven't answered my question.
  • I wrote asking whether he'd be coming to the party but he hasn't answered yet.
  • She answered that she wouldn't be able to come before nine o'clock.

• Learner example:

  • My teacher give[s] m[e] questions and I have to answer. (Skills for Life (Entry 1); A1; Pashto)