Review: grammar choices and a short biography
Choose the right form by looking for clue words. Always, usually, every day show the present simple: She always watches the news. Now, at the moment, look show the present continuous: He is writing now. Yesterday, last week, in 2002, ago show the past simple: They went to Aswan last week. Can and can’t show ability: I can swim. Prepositions show where: the book is on the shelf, the cat is under the chair. Then write a short biography. Use: who, born, what they did (past simple), qualities with because, and commas in lists. Our model is about a baker who shows courage and determination. Write 60 to 80 words, or up to 100. Your person can be someone you know.
| Clue words | Use |
|---|---|
| always, usually, every day | present simple: she watches |
| now, at the moment | present continuous: he is writing |
| yesterday, last week, ago | past simple: they went |
| can, can’t | ability: I can swim |
Nagwa Fathy was born in 1970 in a small town in the Delta. She had no money, but she had a big dream: to open a bakery. She worked in a shop for six years and saved a little money every month. In 2002 she opened her bakery with one oven. Many people said it was too small, but she didn’t give up. Today twelve workers bake bread there, and she shows courage and determination to young bakers.
| Sentence | Choice |
|---|---|
| My brother ___ football every Friday. | plays |
| Look! The baby ___ . | is smiling |
| We ___ to Luxor last year. | went |
Biography draft. Plan your person on a card: born, what they did, two qualities. Write 60 to 80 words. Read your draft with a grown-up, and check past simple verbs, commas, and capital letters.