Family and Family Members - Worksheet for common Core
A list of family members:
|
English Word |
Meaning |
Example Sentence |
|
father |
الأب |
My father is very kind. |
|
mother |
الأم |
My mother is a teacher. |
|
brother |
الأخ |
I have one brother. |
|
sister |
الأخت |
My sister is older than me. |
|
grandfather |
الجد |
My grandfather tells good
stories. |
|
grandmother |
الجدة |
My grandmother lives with us. |
|
uncle |
العم
/ الخال |
My uncle lives in Rabat. |
|
aunt |
العمة
/ الخالة |
My aunt is a nurse. |
|
cousin |
ابن/بنت
العم/الخال |
My cousin is my best friend. |
|
baby |
رضيع |
The baby is sleeping. |
Examples:
Talking about your family:
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This is my father. His name is Omar.
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I have two brothers and one sister.
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My mother is a doctor.
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We live with our grandparents.
Using "his" and "her":
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His name is Ali. → (for a boy or man)
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Her name is Samira. → (for a girl or woman)
Example: My sister is 14. Her name is Sara.
Exercise A – Fill in the blanks
Complete the sentences with the correct family member:
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My father’s father is my _______________.
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My aunt’s son is my _______________.
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My mother’s daughter is my _______________.
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My uncle is my father’s _______________.
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My sister’s baby is my _______________.
Asking Questions
You can ask questions about someone’s family like this:
|
Question |
Example Answer |
|
Who is she? |
She is my mother. |
|
What is your father's name? |
His name is Hassan. |
|
How many brothers do you have? |
I have one brother. |
|
Do you have any cousins? |
Yes, I have four cousins. |
Speaking Practice
With a partner or in front of the class, answer the following:
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Who is the youngest in your family?
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Do you live with your grandparents?
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What is your sister’s name?
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How many uncles do you have?
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Do you have any brothers?
Writing
Write a short paragraph (4-5 sentences) about your family.
Example:
I live with my parents and my sister. My father is a driver. My mother stays at home. My sister is 10 years old. We visit my grandparents every weekend.
