Unit 1 - Part 1 · Interchange Pre Intermediate Vocabulary List

used to inquire information about someone or something

"How about this book?"

"How about we explore the ancient ruins tomorrow morning instead of visiting the crowded museum again."

someone who is or was in the same class as you at school or college

"My classmate is friendly."

"I sat next to my classmate during the lesson."

the complete name of a person that includes their first name, middle name, and last name

"Please write your full name here."

"Please write your full name here including your middle name if you have one."

for one more instance

"Please say that again."

"Please say that again because I did not hear you the first time over all this noise."

the scientific study of living organisms; the science that studies living organisms

"Biology is the study of living things."

"Marine biology reveals the astonishing biodiversity hidden beneath the ocean's surface."

a person who is studying at a school, university, or college

"The student asked a question."

"The student stayed after class to ask the teacher for extra help with the difficult math problems that she did not understand during the lesson."

(subjective first-person singular pronoun) used by the speaker to refer to themselves when they are the subject of the sentence

"I want to go."

"I have decided to pursue a career in medicine because I want to help people and make a difference."

(subjective third-person singular pronoun) used when referring to a male human or animal that was already mentioned or one that is easy to identify

"He is a doctor."

"He was promoted to a senior management position due to his exceptional leadership skills and proven track record."

(subjective third-person singular pronoun) used when referring to a female human or animal that was already mentioned or one that is easy to identify

"She reads every night."

"She was recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field of renewable energy."

(subjective first-person plural pronoun) used by a speaker when they want to talk or write about themselves and at least one other person

"We are going to the park."

"We have collectively decided to revise the strategic plan following the audit results."

(first-person singular possessive determiner) of or belonging to the speaker or writer

"This is my car."

"My mother taught me to always be honest and kind to other people no matter what."

(second-person possessive determiner) of or belonging to the person or people being spoken or written to

"Is this your phone?"

"Is this your first time visiting this city or have you been here before?"

(third-person singular possessive determiner) of or belonging to a thing or an animal or child of unknown sex

"The dog wagged its tail."

"The cat licked its paw and cleaned its face after eating its dinner."

(first-person plural possessive determiner) of or belonging to a speaker when they want to talk or write about themselves and at least one other person

"Our house is big."

"Our team worked very hard to finish the project before the deadline last week."

(third-person plural possessive determiner) of or belonging to people, animals, or things that have already been mentioned or are easy to identify

"Their children are friendly."

"The children forgot to bring their umbrellas and got completely soaked in the rain."

a particular area of study that students learn about in school, such as math, science, history, or arts

"Math is his favorite school subject."

"Math is his favorite school subject but he also enjoys science and history classes."

the study of numbers and shapes that involves calculation and description

"Mathematics is difficult."

"Mathematics is not just about numbers it teaches logical thinking and problem solving skills that are useful in many everyday situations beyond the classroom."

in what place, situation, or position

"Where is my umbrella?"

"Where is my umbrella because I thought I left it by the door but I cannot find it anywhere now."

used for showing the place where a person or thing comes from

"I am from Turkey."

"The store is open from nine in the morning until nine at night every day."

like another thing or person in every way

"We have the same shirt."

"The same song played on the radio every hour and it was starting to drive him crazy so he turned off the music."

used to emphasize a fact or the truth of a situation

"Did you actually see?"

"I thought it was a rumor, but he actually confirmed the surprising news himself."

to tell someone our name so they can know us, or to tell them someone else's name so they can know each other, normally happening in the first meeting

"Introduce me to him."

"Let me introduce you to my sister whose name is Sarah and she loves to paint."

(second-person pronoun) used for referring to the one or the people we are writing or talking to

"You should go now."

"You must complete all assigned readings before attending the lecture to fully grasp the complex concepts discussed."

(subjective third-person singular pronoun) used when referring to something or an animal as the subject of a sentence

"It is very cold today."

"The system updated itself automatically without requiring any user intervention."

(subjective third-person plural pronoun) used when referring to the things or people that were already mentioned

"They are very kind."

"They have submitted their findings to the peer-reviewed journal for formal consideration."

used when naming, or giving description or information about people, things, or situations

"This is a cat."

"The ancient artifact is believed to be a ceremonial dagger used by royalty."

(third-person singular possessive determiner) of or belonging to a man or boy who has already been mentioned or is easy to identify

"That is his car."

"His dedication to mastering the complex subject matter was evident in his consistently high academic performance."

(third-person singular possessive determiner) of or belonging to a female human or animal that was previously mentioned or one that is easy to identify

"This is her coat."

"Her contribution to the team's success was invaluable, providing critical insights and support throughout the process."

used in questions to ask about the name or identity of one person or several people

"Who is that person?"

"Who is the person standing over there by the entrance to the building?"

used in questions to ask for information or for someone’s opinion

"What do you want?"

"What he said about the new policy surprised everyone in the room because it was so unexpected."

a place where children learn things from teachers

"The school is near my house."

"We walk to school every morning."

the study of past events, especially as a subject in school or university

"History is my favorite subject."

"We studied the history of our country."

the academic study or analysis of written works, especially in the humanities

"I like literature."

"Her dissertation explored the intricate themes of identity and alienation within contemporary postcolonial literature."