Vocabulary
a. helpful
b. late
c. busy
d. listen
Sorry, I am so busy! I have to work and take care of my children tonight. I don't have time to go to your house.
a. helpful
b. late
c. busy
d. listen
Are you married?
Yes, I am.
OR
No, I'm not.
Who is my mother's father?
My grandfather (or grandpa)
Today is Steve's birthday party. Steve's has a sister named Jane. Jane is playing guitar.
Who is Jane?
Jane is Steve's sister.
A: What are you doing?
B: I am _________ a movie. It's really interesting!
A: What are you doing?
B: I am watching a movie. It's really interesting!
Is the teacher standing?
Yes, she is.
OR
No, she isn't.
Who is my sister's husband's son?
My nephew.
Today is Steve's birthday party. Steve's has a sister named Jane. Jane is playing guitar. Steve is singing and eating cake. Jane's daughter, Ruth, is dancing.
What is Steve's niece doing?
She is dancing.
(Ruth is Steve's niece because she is Jane's daughter. Jane is Steve's sister.)
My sister is not in the picture because she is _______ it!
a. watching
b. looking
c. talking
d. taking
My sister is not in the picture because she is taking it!
a. watching
b. looking
c. talking
d. taking
I have two cousins who live in Arizona. Their names are Emily and Amanda.
Is Emily living in Des Moines right now?
No, she isn't.
Who are my aunt and uncle's children?
My cousins.
Hi! My name is Julia. Today is my cousin's birthday party. Her name is Beth. She is 30 years old. Beth's three older brothers are here, too. My mom, Sara, is cooking the food. My dad, Tim, is helping her. Beth's mother, Lisa, is my mom's sister. She is playing the piano and singing. Beth's dad, Ron, is drinking coffee. Her brothers are all playing soccer outside.
What is Julia's mom doing now?
She is cooking the food.
My sister is studying English right now. She can speak very well. She is so _______.
a. single
b. smart
c. hungry
d. helpful
My sister is studying English right now. She can speak very well. She is so smart.
a. single
b. smart
c. hungry
d. helpful
I have two cousins who live in Arizona. Their names are Emily and Amanda. Are they my mother's nephews?
No, they aren't.
(They are female, so they are my mother's nieces.)
I have three siblings. My brothers are single and have no children. My sister is married and has one daughter, Olivia.
Who is Olivia to my brother, Jeff?
Olivia is my brother's niece.
Hi! My name is Julia. Today is my cousin's birthday party. Her name is Beth. She is 30 years old. Beth's three older brothers are here, too. My mom, Sara, is cooking the food. My dad, Tim, is helping her. Beth's mother, Lisa, is my mom's sister. She is playing the piano and singing. Beth's dad, Ron, is drinking coffee. Her brothers are all playing soccer outside.
How many cousins does Julia have, according to this story?
She has four cousins in this story.
(Beth and her three brothers.)
Today is my birthday! We eat cake, sing songs, and spend time together. How do you _________ your birthday?
Today is my birthday! We eat cake, sing songs, and spend time together. How do you celebrate your birthday?
My husband's sister is married. Her name is Mariah. She has four daughters. Her husband's name is Derrick.
Ask a Yes/No question about my relationship to my husband's family.
Example
Are you Justin's wife? Yes, I am.
Possible answers:
- Is Justin's sister your sister-in-law? Yes, she is.
- Is Derrick your uncle? No, he isn't. He is my brother-in-law.
- Are Mariah's daughters your nephews? No, they aren't. They are my nieces.
I have three siblings. My brothers are single and have no children. My sister is married and has one daughter, Olivia.
What would my mother call Olivia?
Granddaughter
(Grandchild)
Hi! My name is Julia. Today is my cousin's birthday party. Her name is Beth. She is 30 years old. Beth's three older brothers are here, too. My mom, Sara, is cooking the food. My dad, Tim, is helping her. Beth's mother, Lisa, is my mom's sister. She is playing the piano and singing. Beth's dad, Ron, is drinking coffee. Her brothers are all playing soccer outside.
What is the name of Beth's uncle?
Tim is Beth's uncle.
(Julia's dad is Beth's uncle. Julia's dad's name is Tim.)