This lesson focuses on asking and answering questions about relationships, specifically using yes/no questions and possessive pronouns. Students will learn how to form questions, respond politely, and use vocabulary related to personal relationships and feelings. This topic also introduces phrases to clarify or elaborate on answers when discussing friendships and romantic relationships.
GRAMMAR
1. Yes/No Questions with "Be"
- Use the verb "be" to ask about relationships.
- Is he your boyfriend?
- Are they your friends?
Structure:
- Question: Be + subject + complement?
- Answer:
- Positive: Yes, he is. / Yes, he’s my boyfriend.
- Negative: No, he isn’t. / No, he’s just a friend.
2. Possessive Adjectives
- Show ownership or relationships.
- Is she your girlfriend?
- No, she’s his sister.
3. Wh- Questions
- Use for more detailed information.
- Who is he?
- What is your relationship with him?
VOCABULARY
- Boyfriend: A male romantic partner. (She said he’s her boyfriend.)
- Girlfriend: A female romantic partner. (Is she your girlfriend?)
- Friend: A person you like and trust. (He’s just a friend.)
- Romantic: Related to love or relationships. (They have a romantic relationship.)
- Just: Only; no more than. (He’s just my classmate.)
- Partner: Someone in a romantic or business relationship. (Is she your partner?)
- Relationship: A connection between people. (What’s your relationship with her?)
- Close: Having a strong bond or connection. (We’re very close friends.)
- Jealous: Feeling unhappy because of someone’s relationship with another person. (Are you jealous?)
- Together: Being with someone in the same place or relationship. (Are they together?)
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
- Is he your boyfriend?
- No, he’s just a friend.
- Yes, we’ve been together for a year.
- Are you two in a relationship?
- She’s my best friend, not my girlfriend.
- I think they’re dating.
- We’re not together; we’re just friends.
- He’s very special to me.
- They look happy together.
- How long have you known him?
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
- He is my boyfriend.
- We have been together for a year.
- She is a very close friend.
Negative Sentences
- He isn’t my boyfriend.
- We aren’t in a romantic relationship.
- They aren’t dating; they’re just friends.
Questions
- Is he your boyfriend?
- Are you two together?
- What’s your relationship with him?
Answers
- Yes, he is.
- No, he’s not; we’re just friends.
- We’re classmates and good friends.
CONVERSATION
Anna: Hey, is that guy your boyfriend?
Maria: No, he’s not. He’s just a friend from my math class.
Anna: Oh, I see. You two look very close.
Maria: Yeah, we study together a lot. What about you? Do you have a boyfriend?
Anna: Yes, I do. His name is Jack, and we’ve been dating for six months.
Maria: That’s great! How did you two meet?
Anna: We met at a friend’s party.
READING
"Is He Her Boyfriend?"
Sophie and Daniel often spend time together. They go to the park, watch movies, and talk about everything. People often ask Sophie, "Is he your boyfriend?" Sophie always smiles and says, "No, he’s not my boyfriend. He’s my best friend."
Sophie and Daniel have known each other since they were children. They live in the same neighborhood and went to the same school. Daniel is very kind and funny. He always helps Sophie when she has a problem.
Although they aren’t in a romantic relationship, Sophie thinks Daniel is very important in her life. “He’s like family to me,” she says.
Questions and Answers
Q: What do Sophie and Daniel often do together?
A: They go to the park, watch movies, and talk about everything.Q: How does Sophie respond when people ask if Daniel is her boyfriend?
A: She says, "No, he’s not my boyfriend. He’s my best friend."Q: How long have Sophie and Daniel known each other?
A: They have known each other since they were children.Q: What does Sophie think about Daniel?
A: She thinks he is very important in her life and says he’s like family to her.Q: Are Sophie and Daniel in a romantic relationship?
A: No, they are not in a romantic relationship.
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