Eva Easton

Authentic American Pronunciation

School Vocabulary

In the U.S., organization of schools varies from state to state.
Information in the video may be a bit different where you live.

We call children in 1st through 12th grade students.
In the U.S., the word pupil is uncommon in everyday speech.

And now it’s your turn.
Vocabulary about School

1. Fill in the correct preposition:  My daughter is _________ kindergarten.
2. My son is a sophomore in high school.
3. My daughter is a junior in high school.
4. My son is a freshman in high school.
5. Fill in the correct preposition:  My daughter graduated _________ high school and now wants to go to college.
6. My daughter is a 1st grader.
7. My daughter is a senior in high school.
8. What is another name for junior high school?
9. What is another name for elementary school?
10. What is another name for elementary school?
11. My son is a 4th grader.
12. My son is a 8th grader.


 

Comments

  1. Good morning I am don’t agree with number 4 My daughter is a junior in high school answer; she is 11th grade but junior high shcool 7, 8 Thank you

    Reply

    • Larisa,

      “My daughter is a junior IN high school” means that she is in 11th grade.

      “My daughter is IN junior high school” means that she’s in 7th, 8th grade.

      Eva

      Reply

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