Personal Profile

Reference

Common mistakes

1. I have 24 years. → I am 24 (years old).
   age uses be, not have
2. I am a student of English. → I study English.
   say what you study with study
3. I like swim. → I like swimming.
   like / love + -ing
4. i live in london. → I live in London.
   I and city names take capitals

Personal Profile — Exercises

Which part is it?

Circle the correct answer.

1. "My name is Ana." (Name / Age / Home / Free time)
2. "I'm 24 years old." (Job / Age / Home / Name)
3. "I live in London." (Free time / Job / Home / Age)
4. "In my free time, I like swimming." (Job / Name / Age / Free time)
5. Which is correct? (I have 24 years. / I am 24 years old.)
6. Which is correct? (I like swim. / I like swimming.)
7. Which is correct? (I am a student of English. / I study English.)

Complete the profile

Write the missing word or words.

1. I'm from Brazil,   I live in London.
2. I like swimming   cooking.
3. I love music,  .
4. My name   Leo.
5. I   30 years old.
6. In my free time, I like   (read).

Personal Profile — Answer Key

Which part is it?

1. Name — It tells us her name.
2. Age — It tells us how old she is: her age.
3. Home — It tells us where she lives: her home.
4. Free time — It tells us what she does for fun: free time.
5. I am 24 years old. — Age uses be: I am 24 (years old). Never "I have 24 years".
6. I like swimming. — like / love + -ing: I like swimming.
7. I study English. — Say what you study with study: I study English.

Complete the profile

1. but
2. and
3. too
4. is
5. am
6. reading