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200 Basic English Sentences for Teachers and Students

There are 200 simple English sentences that you can use in the classroom:

1. Open your book.
2. Close the door.
3. Please sit down.
4. Stand up, please.
5. Raise your hand.
6. Write your name.
7. Read the question.
8. Listen carefully.
9. Can you hear me?
10. Please repeat after me.
11. Speak louder.
12. Please be quiet.
13. Come here.
14. Go to your seat.
15. Look at the board.
16. Show me your homework.
17. Can you see the board?
18. Where is your pencil?
19. Please take out your book.
20. Read the text.
21. Write the answer.
22. Let’s start the lesson.
23. Please help me.
24. Turn off the light.
25. Turn on the computer.
26. Do you understand?
27. Can I help you?
28. Please answer the question.
29. How are you today?
30. I am fine, thank you.
31. What is your name?
32. My name is [name].
33. Where are you from?
34. I am from [place].
35. How old are you?
36. I am [age] years old.
37. What is the date today?
38. Today is [day/date].
39. What’s the weather like today?
40. It’s sunny/cloudy/rainy.
41. What time is it?
42. It’s [time].
43. Do you like this class?
44. I like this class.
45. I don’t understand.
46. Can you say it again?
47. What does this word mean?
48. Can you help me, please?
49. Let’s work together.
50. Please be on time.
51. Do your homework.
52. Is this correct?
53. Is this answer right?
54. Please open the window.
55. Please close the window.
56. Can you show me the answer?
57. Who knows the answer?
58. Who is absent today?
59. I am here.
60. Where is [student’s name]?
61. Look at the picture.
62. Draw a picture.
63. Write down the sentence.
64. Read the story.
65. Let’s play a game.
66. Can you help me with this?
67. Let’s practice together.
68. It’s your turn.
69. Please sit in pairs.
70. You can work in groups.
71. Don’t talk.
72. Be careful.
73. Speak slowly.
74. Please take turns.
75. Share your ideas.
76. Is it time for lunch?
77. Can I go to the bathroom?
78. May I borrow a pencil?
79. Can I go to the nurse?
80. Can I get some water?
81. Can I open the door?
82. Who is next?
83. It’s your turn to speak.
84. Please wait your turn.
85. Put your things away.
86. It’s time to clean up.
87. Let’s begin the lesson.
88. Are you ready?
89. Get your things ready.
90. Please listen to the instructions.
91. Who can answer this question?
92. Write the date at the top.
93. How do you spell [word]?
94. What is the homework for today?
95. Let’s review the lesson.
96. Can you read this aloud?
97. Please look at your partner.
98. Don’t be late.
99. Please follow the instructions.
100. We are finished for today.
101. Good morning, everyone.
102. Good afternoon, everyone.
103. How was your day?
104. What did you do today?
105. Who can help me with this?
106. Can you write on the board?
107. Let’s play a memory game.
108. Who wants to answer this question?
109. Can you read this sentence?
110. Where is the pencil case?
111. Where is your notebook?
112. Please take notes.
113. Can you hear me now?
114. Please focus on your work.
115. Stop talking.
116. Work quietly.
117. Don’t forget your homework.
118. Time is up.
119. Please stop writing.
120. Let’s take a break.
121. You did a great job.
122. Keep up the good work.
123. Well done!
124. Let’s move to the next activity.
125. Please clean the board.
126. Who is ready to present?
127. Can you explain this?
128. Please listen to the song.
129. Let’s sing a song.
130. What is the answer?
131. Please write it on the board.
132. I don’t know the answer.
133. Can you explain it again?
134. Please be patient.
135. Please stand in a line.
136. Let’s have a quiz.
137. What’s the next question?
138. Can you write the word here?
139. Can you give me an example?
140. Please look at the screen.
141. Take a deep breath.
142. Everyone, look at me.
143. Let’s watch a video.
144. Please give me your attention.
145. Let’s work on the project.
146. Who needs help?
147. Can I use the computer?
148. You’re doing a great job.
149. I like your answer.
150. That’s correct.
151. Let’s start with a warm-up.
152. Please don’t shout.
153. Look at the clock.
154. Please sit up straight.
155. Please open your eyes.
156. Please speak in English.
157. Don’t talk while I’m talking.
158. Let’s finish this together.
159. Can you spell your name?
160. Let’s practice the vocabulary.
161. What did you learn today?
162. Please raise your hand.
163. Let’s review the vocabulary.
164. Do you like this activity?
165. Please write a sentence.
166. Can you read this aloud?
167. Let’s take a few minutes to practice.
168. Do you have a question?
169. What do you think about this?
170. Can you repeat the question?
171. Please pay attention.
172. Please speak one at a time.
173. I have a question.
174. Please follow the steps.
175. Can you answer this question?
176. What’s the next step?
177. Do you need help with this?
178. Let’s play a guessing game.
179. Please tell me the answer.
180. Can you explain it to me?
181. Let’s check the answer together.
182. Please fill in the blanks.
183. Who can volunteer?
184. Can you see the difference?
185. Please write it down in your notebook.
186. Let’s practice together.
187. Please wait for the next instruction.
188. Please listen to the teacher.
189. Take out your homework.
190. Don’t forget to write the date.
191. Can I open the window?
192. Let’s do some writing.
193. I need a volunteer.
194. Please stop talking.
195. Put your hand down.
196. Can you speak louder?
197. Can you repeat the word?
198. Look at the picture on the board.
199. How do you feel today?
200. Let’s finish up for today.

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• Past Tense Questions and Answers

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