A YEAR WITHOUT MUM

Reading & Writing Photocopiable Worksheet D

1 Complete the sentences with the correct verbs.

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A Oliver .............................. a clown picture with lots of

coloured paper.
B Grandma .............................. Oliver with his homework.
C Mum and Dad .............................. Oliver and Grandma
stories about work.
D In October Oliver .............................. chestnuts.
E In December Oliver’s mum .............................. home for
Christmas.
F Everyone .............................. dinner together.
G In January Oliver .............................. a picture with
watercolours.
H I .............................. Mum.

2 Read and match. Draw lines.

A Does Oliver live in Chile?
Yes, he does. No, he doesn’t.
B Is Mum a doctor?
Yes, she is. No, she isn’t.
C Can Oliver speak to Mum on the computer?
Yes, he can. No, he can’t.
D Does Oliver make pictures for Mum?
Yes, he does. No, he doesn’t.
E Is Mum always with Oliver?
Yes, she is. No, she isn’t.
F Is Oliver happy in August?
Yes, he is. No, he isn’t.

THE THINKING TRAIN © Helbling Languages - Worksheet by Frances Mariani 1

A YEAR WITHOUT MUM
Reading & Writing Photocopiable Worksheet D

3 Write about Oliver. Oliver lives in Har

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He lives with his m
um, his dad
and his grandma.
His mum goes to
Chile for work for
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4 Write about you.

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THE THINKING TRAIN © Helbling Languages - Worksheet by Frances Mariani 2