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Family: family words, “Who’s this?” and “Who’s that?”

Lessons 18–20 · 3 lessons · Guess What! 1 Student’s Book, Uzbekistan edition. Cambridge University Press
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Who’s that?

Student’s Book pp. 40–41
GoalAsk “Who’s that?” about someone far away; answer “Is that your …?”.
New words
who’s that? · u kim?is that your …? · u sening …ingmi?aunt · xola / ammacousin · amakivachcha
Explanation

Someone near us — this; someone far away — that. Pointing far away: “Who’s that?” Guessing: “Is that your sister?” Answer: “Yes, it is.” or “No, it isn’t. It’s my cousin.”

Worked examples
— Who’s that? — It’s my aunt.
— Is that your brother? — No, it isn’t. It’s my cousin, Bobur.
Class activity

“Near and far”: put one family picture close (on a desk) and one far away (on the board). Children ask “Who’s this?” for the near one and “Who’s that?” for the far one.

Practice
1
Your grandpa is across the room. How do you ask?
2
“Is that your sister?” It’s your cousin. Answer.
3
“Is that your uncle?” Yes, it is your uncle. Answer.