A. Read the text and complete it with was / were.

Meliss a and Jonathan __________ born in Glasgow, Scotland, but

they now live in Edinburgh with their parents, their baby
brother, Sean, and their dog, Dali. Melissa is 8 years old
and Bryce is 10. Her birthday __________ two weeks ago,
on April 28 and Jonathan’s __________ two months ago,
on March 10.
Yesterday __________ a normal day to Melissa and
Jonathan. They __________ at school from 9 to 3 o’clock.
But they __________ restless. Melissa __________ unable
to concentrate and her brother __________ very talkative. Their teacher __________ surprised
because they __________ hardworking kids and they never disturbed the class. But they just
couldn’t help it! They __________ part of the Drama Club and that __________ their big
night! It __________show time! At 9 o’clock sharp, they were going to play Cinderella at the
local Theatre. Melissa __________ the beautiful Cinderella and Jonathan Prince Charming.
They __________ so excited. They could hardly wait!

B. Answer these questions on the text.
1. When was Melissa’s birthday? __________
________________________________________
2. Were Melissa and Jonathan born in the
same month? Justify. ____________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
3. Who was older? Melissa or Jonathan?
________________________________________
4. Where were they yesterday? ____________
________________________________________
5. Was there anything unusual in their
behaviour? Justify. ______________________
________________________________________
________________________________________
6. What was the teacher’s reaction? _______
________________________________________
7. Why was that night so special to them?
________________________________________
________________________________________
8. Which role were they going to play? ______
________________________________________
C. Now ask questions for these answers.
1.
___________________________________?
Melissa and Jonathan were born in
Glasgow.
2.
___________________________________?
The dog’s name was Dali.
3.
____________________________________?
Yes, yesterday was a normal day for
Melissa and Jonathan.
4.
____________________________________?
They were six hours at school.
5.
____________________________________?
No, the teacher wasn’t pleased with
them.
6. ___________________________________?
They were so excited because they
were playing Cinderella.
 Melissa did. She was the one who
played Cinderella.

A. Read the text and complete it with was / were.

Meliss a and Jonathan were born in Glasgow, Scotland, but

they now live in Edinburgh with their parents, their baby
brother, Sean, and their dog, Dali. Melissa is 8 years old
and Bryce is 10. Her birthday was two weeks ago, on
April 28 and Jonathan’s was two months ago, on March
10.
Yesterday was a normal day to Melissa and Jonathan.
They were at school from 9 to 3 o’clock. But they
were restless. Melissa was unable to concentrate and her brother was very talkative.
Their teacher was surprised because they were hardworking kids and they never
disturbed the class. But they just couldn’t help it! They were part of the Drama Club and
that was their big night! It was show time! At 9 o’clock sharp, they were going to play
Cinderella at the local Theatre. Melissa was the beautiful Cinderella and Jonathan Prince
Charming. They were so excited. They could hardly wait!

B. Answer these questions on the text.
1. When was Melissa’s birthday? Melissa’s
birthday was on April 28.
2. Were Melissa and Jonathan born in the
same month? Justify. No, they weren’t.
Melissa was born in April and her brother
was born in March.
3. Who was older? Melissa or Jonathan?
Melissa was older than her brother.
4. Where were they yesterday? They were at
school, as usual.
5. Was there anything unusual in their
behaviour? Justify. Yes, there was. They
were both restless. She couldn’t concentrate
and he was very talkative.
6. What was the teacher’s reaction? She was
surprised.
7. Why was that night so special to them?
The night was special because they were
going to play Cinderella at the local Theatre.
8. Which role were they going to play?
SMelissa was Cinderella and her brother was
Prince charming._
________________________________________
C. Now ask questions for these answers.
1. Where were Melissa and Jonathan
born?
Melissa and Jonathan were born in
Glasgow.
2. What was the dog’s name?
The dog’s name was Dali.
3. Was yesterday a normal day for them?
Yes, yesterday was a normal day for
Melissa and Jonathan.
4. How many hours were they at school?
They were six hours at school.
5. Was the teacher pleased with them?
No, the teacher wasn’t pleased with
them.
6. Why were they so excited?
They were so excited because they
were playing Cinderella.
7. Who played the role of Cinderella?
Melissa did. She was the one who
played Cinderella.