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A very tall man

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Recognise “too” and “very” with simple adjectives.

Listen to each sentence and write what you hear.

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Words to know

too
More than is good or needed.
bicycle
A vehicle with two wheels that you ride.
fork
A tool you use to eat food.

Answer key

  1. His bed was too short.“Too short” means shorter than he needs.
  2. This man was too tall!“Too tall” explains all of his problems.
  3. He made a very long bed.“Made” is the past of “make”.
  4. He bought a very high bicycle.“Bought” is the past of “buy”. The letters gh are silent.
  5. He ate with a very long fork.“Ate” is the past of “eat”. It sounds like “eight”.

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