Grammar game

在, 是 or 有?.

在 says where something is, 是 says what something is, and 有 says that something exists or is owned. Pick the one that fits.

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How to play

You are shown a Chinese sentence with a blank and its English meaning — decide which word fits.
Tap the option you think fits; the blank fills in and the sentence is read aloud in Mandarin, with pinyin.
A short rule explains why that answer is correct, so the difference sticks.
Work through the round and aim for a flawless score, then play again to lock it in.

Chinese sentences you'll practice

Every sentence in this free Chinese game, with its English translation.

书在桌子上。 The book is on the table.
桌子上有一本书。 There is a book on the table.
他是老师。 He is a teacher.
我家在学校旁边。 My home is next to the school.
教室里有很多学生。 There are many students in the classroom.
这是我的手机。 This is my phone.
我有两个哥哥。 I have two older brothers.
妈妈在厨房里。 Mum is in the kitchen.
她是中国人。 She is Chinese.
学校里有一个大花园。 There is a big garden at the school.
你的包在那儿。 Your bag is over there.
他们是我的朋友。 They are my friends.

Questions

Is this Chinese grammar game free?

Yes — it plays in your browser with no sign-up. Sign in only if you want to keep your best score.

Do I need to read hanzi?

The sentence is in simplified characters with an English meaning above it, and the pinyin and the spoken sentence appear after you answer, so you can learn the pattern while you learn the characters.