ARE THESE YOUR KEYS?

 This topic focuses on asking and identifying possession, particularly in situations where someone may have lost or found personal belongings. It introduces possessive pronouns, vocabulary related to common objects, and questions about ownership. The topic will help students learn how to ask and respond when identifying ownership.

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Grammar Focus:

1. Possessive Pronouns:

   • Structure: my, your, his, her, its, our, their
   • Example: "Are these your keys?" "Yes, they are mine."

2. Yes/No Questions:

   • Structure: Are + these/those + noun + possessive pronoun?
   • Example: "Are these your keys?"

3. Demonstrative Pronouns:

   • Structure: this, these, that, those
   • Example: "Are these your glasses?" / "Is this your wallet?"

4. Possessive Questions:

   • Structure: Whose + noun + is/are + this/these?
   • Example: "Whose keys are these?"

5. Prepositions of Place:

   • Structure: in, on, at, next to
   • Example: "The keys are on the table."

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Vocabulary:

1. Keys: Small metal objects used to open locks.
2. Wallet: A small case for carrying money and cards.
3. Glasses: Lenses worn to correct or assist vision.
4. Phone: A mobile device for communication.
5. Bag: A container for personal belongings.
6. Watch: A timepiece worn on the wrist.
7. Umbrella: A tool used to protect from the rain.
8. Notebook: A book for writing notes.
9. Pen: A writing tool with ink.
10. Hat: A head covering worn for style or protection.

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Useful Expressions:

1. "Are these your keys?"
2. "Whose wallet is this?"
3. "This looks like your phone."
4. "Is that her bag?"
5. "I found a pair of glasses. Are they yours?"
6. "The watch is mine."
7. "I think this umbrella belongs to him."
8. "Whose notebook is on the desk?"
9. "These pens are not mine."
10. "Could this be your hat?"

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Sentences:

1. Are these your keys? I found them under the chair.
2. Whose phone is this? It was left on the table.
3. That looks like her wallet. Can you ask if it's hers?
4. The glasses on the desk are his.
5. Is this your notebook? You left it in class.
6. The pen is mine. I recognize the brand.
7. Whose bag is next to the door?
8. The watch on the shelf belongs to my sister.
9. Are those your shoes by the door?
10. I think the umbrella is hers. She was carrying one earlier.

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Questions and Answers:

• Q: Are these your keys?
  A: Yes, they are mine. Thanks for finding them!

• Q: Whose glasses are these?
  A: They belong to Sarah. She left them in the library.

• Q: Is this your phone?
  A: No, that's not mine. It might be John's.

• Q: Whose wallet is on the chair?
  A: That’s my wallet. I forgot it when I left.

• Q: Are those pens yours?
  A: No, they're not mine. They belong to Anna.

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Conversation:

John: Hey, are these your keys? I found them on the floor.
Emma: Oh, yes! Thank you! I’ve been looking for them everywhere.
John: No problem. I saw them when I walked by. By the way, is this your notebook too?
Emma: No, that’s not mine. It might be Sarah’s. She was using a blue notebook earlier.
John: I’ll check with her. It’s always good to ask. You don’t want to lose important things like your keys!
Emma: Absolutely! Thanks again for finding them.

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Reading:

Lost and Found: Whose Keys Are These?

It was a busy morning at the coffee shop. People were coming in and out, grabbing their drinks and heading to work. As Sarah was about to leave, she noticed something on the floor near the counter— a set of keys. "Are these someone's keys?" she asked the barista, but no one responded.

Sarah decided to leave the keys at the counter in case the owner returned. As she sat down to enjoy her coffee, she wondered how often people lost their belongings in public places. "What if that were my phone or wallet?" she thought. Losing something important like keys or a phone could cause a lot of trouble.

A few minutes later, a man rushed back into the shop. He looked worried and was searching the area near the counter. "Did anyone find a set of keys?" he asked anxiously.

The barista smiled and pointed to the keys Sarah had found earlier. "Are these your keys?" she asked.

The man sighed with relief. "Yes, they are! Thank you so much." He took the keys and explained how he almost missed an important meeting because he couldn't find them.

Sarah smiled, happy that the man got his keys back. It reminded her of how easy it is to lose things, but how helpful it can be when someone takes the time to help you out. Sometimes, all it takes is asking, "Are these yours?"