In this lesson, we explore the personality adjective talkative, which means someone who likes to talk a lot. We also learn how to ask and answer questions using the verb to be in the present simple. This helps us talk about personality traits and social behavior.
Examples:
Are you talkative with strangers?
I am not talkative with new people.
My brother is very talkative. He speaks to everyone.
GRAMMAR: Present Simple – Verb TO BE
We use the present simple of to be (am/is/are) to describe personality and ask about people.
Structure:
Affirmative: Subject + am/is/are + adjective
Negative: Subject + am/is/are not + adjective
Questions: Am/Is/Are + subject + adjective?
Examples:
She is talkative.
I am not talkative.
Are you shy?
Short Answers:
Yes, I am. / No, I’m not.
Yes, she is. / No, she isn’t.
VOCABULARY
Talkative – someone who talks a lot.
Shy – quiet and not comfortable talking to others.
Friendly – kind and easy to talk to.
Quiet – not talkative.
Stranger – a person you do not know.
Social – likes to be with people.
Nervous – feeling worried or shy.
Polite – nice and respectful when talking.
Confident – sure of yourself.
Curious – wants to know more or ask questions.
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
Are you talkative?
I’m not very talkative.
She talks to everyone.
He is shy with strangers.
I like to talk to new people.
SENTENCES
Positive:
I am talkative.
She is friendly with strangers.
They are confident.
Negative:
I am not talkative.
He is not social.
We are not shy.
Questions:
Are you talkative with strangers?
Is he quiet at parties?
Are they nervous with new people?
Answers:
Yes, I am. / No, I’m not.
Yes, he is. / No, he isn’t.
CONVERSATION
Anna: Are you talkative with strangers?
Leo: Not really. I’m shy at first.
Anna: I understand. I’m a little shy too.
Leo: But you’re talking to me now!
Anna: Yes, I feel comfortable with you.
Leo: That’s nice. I like to talk when I feel safe.
Anna: Me too! Maybe we’re not so shy after all.
READING
Paul is a quiet boy. He doesn’t like to talk to strangers. When he meets someone new, he feels nervous. But his sister, Lisa, is very talkative. She always talks to new people. She is friendly and social. One day, Paul and Lisa went to a party. At first, Paul didn’t talk. But later, he saw someone with the same book. They started to talk, and Paul felt happy. He learned that sometimes it is nice to be talkative.
Questions and Answers:
Is Paul talkative?
No, he isn’t.
How does Paul feel with strangers?
He feels nervous.
Is Lisa talkative?
Yes, she is.
What happened at the party?
Paul talked to someone about a book.
Did Paul feel happy?
Yes, he did.
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