Getting to Know Family Members and Relationships in English

Words to Know

1. Family Members:

   • Mother, father, sister, brother, grandmother, grandfather.

2. Daily Activities:

   • Eat, play, study, sleep.

3. Common Descriptions:

   • Big, small, happy, sad.

Grammar Tips

1. Matching Subjects and Verbs:

   • Use the right verb with the right noun.
     • Example: "My brothers are funny."

2. Present Tense Verbs:

   • Change regular verbs for past and present.
     • For past, add -ed, and for present continuous, add -ing.
     • Example: "I study every day."

3. Asking Questions:

   • Yes/No Questions:
     • Example: "Do you have a sister?"
   • WH-Questions:
     • Example: "Where does your brother live?"

4. Nouns and Pronouns:

   • Use subject pronouns (I, you, he, she) and object pronouns (me, you, him, her).
   • Example: "I like my mother." (subject) vs. "My sister loves her." (object).

5. Making Words Plural and Showing Possession:

   • To make a word plural, add -s: "brother" becomes "brothers."
   • To show who owns something, add ’s: "My father’s car."

Example Sentences:

• "I have a happy family."
• "My brother plays football."
• "What does your sister like?"

Using these tips, you can share about your family and talk about your relationships in English!