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Date:
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A Read the sentences. Change the underlined words to subject pronouns or
possessive adjectives.
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B Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in the box.
be do play read work
1 My grandpa (a) a doctor.
He (b) in a hospital.
2 My mum books at the weekend.
3 My sister housework on Saturday.
4 Uncle Joe the guitar on Sunday.
Writing skill 2 Describing people
1 We can use subject pronouns and possessive adjectives to talk about people, e.g.
This is Jane. Jane is my sister. Jane's hair is short. ➔
This is Jane. She is my sister. Her hair is short.
2 We should also use the correct verb forms of the simple present tense to describe people, e.g.
My mum is tall. She has long hair. She goes to work on foot.
3 We can use different adjectives and action words to make the writing interesting to read, e.g.
He has large hands.
She serves people at restaurants.
Subject pronoun Possessive adjective
Alfred is my brother. Alfred is
20 years old.
Aunt Betty is a teacher. Aunt Betty's
school is near my home.
Grandma is 52 years old. Grandma is
a writer.
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