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1.2 GRAMMAR to be affi rmative

I can use the affirmative form of the verb to be and my, your.

It’s Granny’s birthday!

Sophie is Jen and Alex’s grandmother. Today is Sophie’s birthday. She is seventy years old.

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Sophie: It’s Megan!
Megan: Hello, Alex! Hold this, please!
Be careful! It’s Granny’s
birthday cake.
Sophie: I’m so happy you’re here. Alex: It’s OK. I’ve got it!

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Megan: Happy birthday, Mum! Here’s your present.
Dad: We’re ready for the cake!
Sophie: Thank you, my darling.
Mum: Oh, no!
Dad: Hello, sister!

1 2 1.19 Watch or listen, then read the Hold this, please! OUTof
extract from the video. Answer the question. Be careful! I’ve got it! class
How old is Jen and Alex’s granny today?
4 CLASS VOTE Jen and Alex’s mum says
2 Read the sentences. Circle T (true) or F (false). ‘Oh, no!’ Why? Have a class vote.
Correct the wrong sentences. Choose: a, b or c.
1 Granny isn’t very happy. T / F a The cake is a mess.
2 Granny’s name is Sophie. T / F b It’s not Granny’s cake.
3 There’s a present for Alex in the box. T / F c A mouse is in the box.
4 Dad is Megan’s brother. T / F
5 3 1.21 Now watch or listen
3 1.20 Listen and repeat. Find these and check.
expressions in the story.

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