GIFT BOX OR GIFT BAG

I like giving gifts to my friends and family. When I give a gift, I decide how to wrap it. Sometimes, I use a gift box. A gift box is strong and protects the gift. Other times, I use a gift bag. A gift bag is easy to use and looks colorful. Boxes take longer to wrap. Bags are quick and simple. I think both gift boxes and gift bags are great. It depends on the gift and how I want it to look. Giving gifts is fun and shows people I care about them.

Individual Sentences

1. I like giving gifts to my friends and family.
   Pattern: S + V + V-ing + O + Prep Phrase + Poss Adj + O + Conj + O

2. When I give a gift, I decide how to wrap it.
   Pattern: Adv Clause + S + V + Det O + S + V + Adv Clause + Inf Phrase + O

3. Sometimes, I use a gift box.
   Pattern: Adv + S + V + Det O

4. A gift box is strong and protects the gift.
   Pattern: Det O + Aux + Adj + Conj + V + Det O

5. Other times, I use a gift bag.
   Pattern: Adv + S + V + Det O

6. A gift bag is easy to use and looks colorful.
   Pattern: Det O + Aux + Adj + Inf Phrase + Conj + V + Adj

7. Boxes take longer to wrap.
   Pattern: S + V + Adv + Inf Phrase

8. Bags are quick and simple.
   Pattern: S + Aux + Adj + Conj + Adj

9. I think both gift boxes and gift bags are great.
   Pattern: S + V + Adj O + Conj + Adj O + Aux + Adj

10. It depends on the gift and how I want it to look.
    Pattern: S + V + Prep Phrase + Det O + Conj + Adv Clause + S + V + O + Inf Phrase

11. Giving gifts is fun and shows people I care about them.
    Pattern: V-ing + O + Aux + Adj + Conj + V + O + S + V + Prep Phrase + O

Who Are You Talking To?

Just an example of how this phrase would be said in different environments:
Phrase: "Do you prefer gift boxes or gift bags?"

1. Casual: "Hey, do you like gift boxes or gift bags more?"

2. Intimate: "Sweetie, do you prefer wrapping gifts in boxes or putting them in bags?"

3. Formal: "May I ask if you prefer gift boxes or gift bags for wrapping gifts?"

4. Business: "Could you explain whether gift boxes or gift bags are more practical for you?"

5. Writing: "Please describe whether you prefer gift boxes or gift bags and explain why."

Key Vocabulary

To help you recall the words faster, draw a picture, create a sentence, or a story for each word.

1. Gift – Something given to someone as a present.

2. Wrap – To cover something with paper or other material.

3. Protect – To keep something safe.

4. Colorful – Having many bright colors.

5. Depends – To be influenced by something.

Comprehension Questions

Refer back to the story if you need to answer the following questions.

1. What do I like giving to my friends and family?
   Sentence: ________________.

2. When do I use a gift box?
   Sentence: ________________.

3. Why do I like gift bags?
   Sentence: ________________.

4. What takes longer to wrap, boxes or bags?
   Sentence: ________________.

5. Why do I enjoy giving gifts?
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. Gifts.

2. When I want something strong to protect the gift.

3. Because they are easy to use and look colorful.

4. Boxes.

5. Because it shows people I care about them.

Speaking Activity

Practice placing stress on the bolded words to change the message of the sentence.

1. I like giving gifts to my friends and family. (Emphasizes the action)

2. Sometimes, I use a gift box. (Emphasizes the item)

3. A gift bag is easy to use and looks colorful. (Emphasizes the convenience)

4. Boxes take longer to wrap. (Emphasizes the time)

5. Giving gifts is fun and shows people I care about them. (Emphasizes the importance)

Writing Activity

Unscramble the Sentences:

1. Gifts / like / friends / family / I / and / giving / to / my.
   Sentence: ________________.

2. Gift / sometimes / I / box / use / a.
   Sentence: ________________.

3. Protects / gift / strong / box / a / is / the / and.
   Sentence: ________________.

4. Colorful / bag / gift / and / is / to / looks / a / easy / use.
   Sentence: ________________.

5. Fun / giving / is / gifts / and / shows / care / I / people / about / them.
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. I like giving gifts to my friends and family.

2. Sometimes, I use a gift box.

3. A gift box is strong and protects the gift.

4. A gift bag is easy to use and looks colorful.

5. Giving gifts is fun and shows people I care about them.

Create Activity

Follow the sentence pattern and build sentences with the following words:

Words To Use: gift, wrap, protect, colorful, depends

1. S + V + O.
   Sentence: ________________.

2. S + V + Adj + O.
   Sentence: ________________.

3. S + V + O + Prep Phrase.
   Sentence: ________________.

4. S + V + O + Adv.
   Sentence: ________________.

5. S + Aux + V + Adj.
   Sentence: ________________.

Answers:

1. I give a gift.

2. The gift is colorful.

3. I wrap the gift in paper.

4. She wrapped the gift quickly.

5. It depends on the size.

Grammar Activities

Multiple-Choice Questions:

1. What do I like giving to my friends and family?
   a) Gifts
   b) Cards
   c) Flowers

2. When do I use a gift box?
   a) When I want something colorful
   b) When I want something strong to protect the gift
   c) When I want something quick and simple

3. Why do I like gift bags?
   a) Because they are colorful
   b) Because they are easy to use and look colorful
   c) Because they protect the gift

4. What takes longer to wrap, boxes or bags?
   a) Bags
   b) Boxes
   c) Neither

5. Why do I enjoy giving gifts?
   a) Because it is fun.
   b) Because it shows people I care about them.
   c) Both a and b.

Answers:

1. a) Gifts

2. b) When I want something strong to protect the gift

3. b) Because they are easy to use and look colorful

4. b) Boxes

5. c) Both a and b

Natural Dialogue

Me: Do you prefer using gift boxes or gift bags?
Friend: I like gift bags because they are easy to use!
Me: When do you use gift boxes?
Friend: When I want the gift to stay safe and protected.
Me: Why do you enjoy giving gifts?
Friend: Because it makes people happy and shows I care!