In means inside. On means touching the top surface. Between means in the space separating two things.
Use the word that shows the correct place or movement.
See it. Say it. Understand it.
Easy / Start here
The ball is in the box.
Moderate / Add a little
The book is on the desk.
Challenge / Try when ready
Nila sits between Ravi and Amal.
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A position word tells us where something is. In means inside a space or container. On often means touching the top surface. Under means below something. Small position words make a big difference to an instruction. Compare a pencil in a bag with a pencil under a bag. Use real objects to see the difference, then say a whole sentence describing the position.
Read the first model carefully: “The ball is in the box.” Notice how its words work together to communicate one clear meaning. The second model, “The shoe is under the chair.”, shows a different use of the same lesson idea. Compare the choices rather than memorising a whole sentence. In a new situation, choose the meaning you need first, then select the words and structure that express it. Read or say the result once more to check that another person can understand it.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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Use this for one thing close to you and that for one thing farther away, when the situation makes the reference clear. Pointing can help the listener know which object you mean. Both words can come before a noun: this book, that tree. They can also stand alone when the object is already clear. Use is for a simple sentence about one thing.
Read the first model carefully: “This pencil is mine.” Notice how its words work together to communicate one clear meaning. The second model, “That building is our school.”, shows a different use of the same lesson idea. Compare the choices rather than memorising a whole sentence. In a new situation, choose the meaning you need first, then select the words and structure that express it. Read or say the result once more to check that another person can understand it.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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When describing a picture, begin with the main people, animals or objects.
Then add an action, colour or position that you can actually see.
Say “A red bird is in the tree” if the picture shows it.
See it. Say it. Understand it.
Easy / Start here
A small dog is beside the gate.
Moderate / Add a little
Two children are in the garden.
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When describing a picture, begin with the main people, animals or objects. Then add an action, colour or position that you can actually see. Say “A red bird is in the tree” if the picture shows it. Do not guess a person’s name or feelings unless the picture gives useful clues. Speak in short sentences and let a listener ask a question when they need another detail.
Read the first model carefully: “A small dog is beside the gate.” Notice how its words work together to communicate one clear meaning. The second model, “Two children are in the garden.”, shows a different use of the same lesson idea. Compare the choices rather than memorising a whole sentence. In a new situation, choose the meaning you need first, then select the words and structure that express it. Read or say the result once more to check that another person can understand it.
වැඩි විස්තර අවශ්ය විට පමණක් මෙම කොටස කියවන්න.
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