egg /eg/ Listen A food with a shell, from a bird. Quick Answer An egg is a small food with a hard shell. Eggs come from birds (mostly chickens). People eat eggs for breakfast — boiled, fried, or scrambled. Example: There is an egg on the plate. Egg in 3 Sentences Read these three sentences….
rice /rice/ Listen Small white or brown grains eaten as food. Quick Answer Rice is small white or brown grains. People eat rice with meat, fish, or vegetables. It is one of the most common foods in the world. Example: Rice is white and small. Rice in 3 Sentences Read these three sentences. Notice how…
bread /bred/ Listen Food made from flour and water. Quick Answer Bread is a food made from flour and water. People eat bread for breakfast, in sandwiches, and with soup. Example: I eat bread for breakfast. Bread in 3 Sentences Read these three sentences. Notice how bread is used: A Quick Tip About BREAD “Bread”…
pear /pair/ Listen A green fruit shaped like a teardrop. Quick Answer A pear is a green or yellow fruit shaped like a teardrop — wide at the bottom and narrow at the top. Pears are soft and sweet when ripe. Example: I eat a pear with cheese. Pear in 3 Sentences Read these three…
grape /grayp/ Listen A small round fruit that grows in bunches. Quick Answer A grape is a small round fruit. Grapes grow in big bunches and can be green, red, or purple. They are sweet and easy to eat. Example: Grapes are sweet and small. Grape in 3 Sentences Read these three sentences. Notice how…
lemon /LEM-uhn/ Listen A yellow fruit with a sour taste. Quick Answer A lemon is a small yellow fruit with a sour taste. People put lemon in tea, on fish, or in cold drinks for flavour. Example: I put lemon in my tea. Lemon in 3 Sentences Read these three sentences. Notice how lemon is…
orange /OR-inj/ Listen A round orange fruit with a thick skin. Quick Answer An orange is a round fruit with a thick orange skin. You peel it and eat the juicy parts inside. Oranges are sweet and full of juice. Example: An orange has lots of juice. Orange in 3 Sentences Read these three sentences….
banana /buh-NAH-nuh/ Listen A long yellow fruit. Quick Answer A banana is a long yellow fruit. You peel the skin first, then eat the soft white inside. Bananas are sweet and easy to eat. Example: She has a banana for breakfast. Banana in 3 Sentences Read these three sentences. Notice how banana is used: A…
apple /AP-uhl/ Listen An apple is a round fruit. It can be red, green, or yellow. Quick Answer An apple is a round fruit that grows on a tree. It can be red, green, or yellow. People eat apples raw, in pies, or with cheese. Example: I eat an apple after lunch. Apple in 3…
Quick Answer These are ten useful A1 colour words: red, blue, yellow, green, orange, purple, black, white, pink, and brown. Study the pictures, read the examples, then practise with flashcards and review. These are the ten most common colours in everyday English. Start with the primary colours (red, blue, yellow), then learn the secondary and…
