Lesson 11 Grammar Worksheet 第十一课语法练习纸
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Grammar 1: 了 （le） to indicate change
了 is a particle used a the end of a sentence to indicate a changed situation.
- I am hungry (now).
- I am full (now)
- I am thirsty (now).
Translate:
- A: Have you eaten?
Translate:
B1: yes, I have eaten!
B2: No, I haven’t eaten yet.
Grammar 2: 想 (xiǎng)
In Chinese, the character 想 (xiǎng) is an auxiliary verb that can be used to express “would like to”.
It’s similar to 要 (yào), but 想 is more polite and reserved, while 要 is more demanding and forceful.
- Do you like to eat apples?
Translate:
- Would you like to eat apples?
Translate:
- A: Would you like to drink coke? （use 想不想）
Translate:
B: I don’t want to drink coke, I would like to drink water.
Translate:
- What would you like to eat?
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Answer:
- What would you like to drink?
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Grammar 3: 吧 ba—
吧 can be used at the end of a declarative sentence to soften the tone. It indicates the statement is a suggestion or request.
A: Let’s go to school!
B: Let’s go to Starbuck to drink some coffee (星巴克)！
C. Let’s go to your house!
Language Note：
Verb+ 的 （de）
When 的 is added to a verb, it changes the phrase into an attributive phrase.
- Is there anything to eat at home?
- Chinese food is my favorite food.
- Banana is my least favorite fruit.
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