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3 I Language Booster
A Notice the different ways we ask about and describe family members.
No. I'm an only child.
Do you have any brothers or sisters/siblings? I have one brother. I don't have any sisters.
How many brothers and sisters do you have? I have two older sisters.
I have an older sister and a younger sister.
Is your cousin single? No, he isn't. He's married.
How old are your sisters? One sister is 15 and the other is 24.
Do you have any children? Yes, I have one son and one daughter .
• B PAIR WORK Take turns asking about and describing your family members.
Example:
A: Do you have any brothers or sisters?
B: No, I'm an only child.
4 I Pronunciation Final 's sounds
co1 fD A Listen and practice. Notice the final 's sounds.
1. My father's father is my grandfather. 3. My brother's brother is my brother.
2. My parents' daughter is my sister . 4. My cousin's parents are my aunt and uncle.
• B PAIR WORK Practice the questions below. Pay attention to the final 's sounds. Try to answer them.
1. What family member is your mother's mother's son?
2. What family member is your father's mother's daughter's son's sister?
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• GROUP WORK Say three things about your family. Take turns asking one follow-up question each.
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