Exercise 1
Arrange the words in the correct order to form a proper English sentence about your favourite person.
Example: sister / my / is / favourite / person / my
Answer: My sister is my favourite person.
How to Describe Your Favourite Person in English
In this lesson, you will learn how to write a short description of your favourite person. Your favourite person can be a family member, a friend, or someone you admire. This type of writing is very common in everyday English. You might write it in a school exercise, a personal profile, or a message to a friend.
In this lesson, you will learn how to:
- Write simple sentences about a person
- Use capital letters and full stops correctly
- Connect your sentences with basic linking words
- Describe what a person looks like and what they like doing
Essential Writing Rules and Sentence Structure
Rule 1: Every Sentence Follows This Pattern
At A1 level, every sentence should follow this simple pattern:
Subject + Verb + Object or Information
Look at these examples:
- She + is + my mother.
- He + has + brown eyes.
- My sister + likes + cooking.
- She + is + very kind.
Keep your sentences short. Aim for 5 to 9 words per sentence. Short sentences are clear and easy to read.
Rule 2: Capital Letters
Always use a capital letter for:
- The first word of every sentence → She is my best friend.
- The word "I" → I love my grandmother.
- Names of people → Her name is Maria.
- Names of countries and cities → He lives in London.
- Days and months → Her birthday is in March.
Rule 3: Full Stops and Commas
- Put a full stop (.) at the end of every sentence.
- Use a comma (,) to separate items in a list → She is kind, funny, and helpful.
- Use a comma (,) after a time phrase at the start of a sentence → In the morning, she makes breakfast.
Useful Linking Words (Connectors)
Linking words connect your sentences and ideas. At A1 level, learn these four important connectors:
| Connector | Function / Use | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| and | Adds more information | She is kind and very funny. |
| but | Shows a contrast or difference | He is quiet but very friendly. |
| because | Gives a reason | I love her because she helps me. |
| so | Shows a result | He is funny, so I laugh a lot. |
Remember: Do not start every sentence with the same word. Try to mix these connectors to make your writing more interesting.
Model Writing Sample: My Favourite Person — My Grandmother
Read this model text carefully. Notice how it is organised and how the sentences are written.
My Favourite Person
My favourite person is my grandmother. Her name is Rosa. She is sixty-five years old and she lives in Madrid.
She is not very tall, but she is very beautiful. She has long grey hair and brown eyes. She always wears colourful clothes.
My grandmother loves cooking. She makes delicious food every Sunday. In her free time, she also likes gardening and reading books.
I love my grandmother because she is always kind and patient. She helps me with my problems. She makes me feel very happy.
She is my favourite person in the world!
Now let us look at the structure of this model text:
| Section | What It Does | Example from the Text |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Sentence | Introduces who the person is | My favourite person is my grandmother. |
| Basic Information | Gives name, age, and where they live | Her name is Rosa. She is sixty-five years old. |
| Appearance | Describes what the person looks like | She has long grey hair and brown eyes. |
| Hobbies and Habits | Says what the person likes doing | She likes gardening and reading books. |
| Reason You Love Them | Explains why this person is special | I love her because she is always kind. |
| Closing Sentence | Ends with a strong, positive statement | She is my favourite person in the world! |
Key Phrases and Sentence Starters
Use these phrases when you write about your favourite person. They will help you get started and build your sentences quickly.
Introducing Your Favourite Person
- My favourite person is …
- Her / His name is …
- She / He is my … (mother / father / friend / brother / sister / teacher)
- She / He is … years old.
- She / He lives in …
Describing Appearance
- She / He is tall / short / medium height.
- She / He has … hair. (long, short, dark, blonde, grey, curly, straight)
- She / He has … eyes. (blue, green, brown, dark)
- She / He always wears …
- She / He is … (beautiful, handsome, elegant, sporty)
Describing Personality
- She / He is very … (kind, funny, patient, friendly, helpful, quiet, clever)
- She / He is always … (happy, positive, calm, busy)
- She / He is … but … (quiet but very friendly)
Describing Hobbies and Habits
- She / He likes … (cooking, reading, swimming, playing football)
- She / He loves …
- In her / his free time, she / he …
- Every day / Every Sunday, she / he …
Giving Your Reason
- I love her / him because …
- She / He is special because …
- I admire her / him because …
Closing Your Description
- She / He is my favourite person in the world!
- I am very happy because she / he is in my life.
- She / He is very important to me.
Common Writing Mistakes to Avoid
Read these common mistakes. Make sure you do not make them in your writing.
❌ her name is anna and she live in paris.
✅ Her name is Anna and she lives in Paris. — Start with a capital letter. Use a capital letter for names and cities. Add the letter 's' after 'she' → she lives.
❌ She have brown eyes and she have short hair.
✅ She has brown eyes and she has short hair. — Use has (not have) with she, he, and it.
❌ i love my mother because she is kind
✅ I love my mother because she is kind. — Always write 'I' as a capital letter. Always put a full stop at the end of a sentence.
❌ She is funny but she is quiet but she is helpful.
✅ She is funny, quiet, and helpful. — Do not repeat 'but' many times. Use a comma and 'and' to make a list of adjectives.
❌ My favourite person is my brother. He like football. He like pizza. He like music.
✅ My favourite person is my brother. He likes football and pizza. He also loves music. — Use likes with he/she/it. Connect ideas with 'and' and 'also' to avoid repetition.
❌ In her free time she likes cooking and she likes gardening and she likes reading books.
✅ In her free time, she likes cooking, gardening, and reading books. — Put a comma after the time phrase 'In her free time'. Use a list with commas instead of repeating 'and she likes'.
❌ She has a hair long and eyes dark.
✅ She has long hair and dark eyes. — In English, the adjective comes before the noun: long hair, dark eyes.
Writing Checklist and Practice Task
Your Writing Checklist
Before you finish your writing, check every point on this list:
- ✅ Did I start every sentence with a capital letter?
- ✅ Did I use a capital letter for the word 'I' in every sentence?
- ✅ Did I use capital letters for names of people, cities, and countries?
- ✅ Did I put a full stop at the end of every sentence?
- ✅ Did I use commas correctly in lists of adjectives or hobbies?
- ✅ Did I use has (not have) after he / she?
- ✅ Did I use likes (not like) after he / she?
- ✅ Did I use at least one connector: and, but, because, or so?
- ✅ Did I write an opening sentence to introduce the person?
- ✅ Did I write a closing sentence to finish my description?
Your Writing Formula
Follow this simple formula to write your description. Write one or two sentences for each section:
- Section 1 — Introduction: Who is this person? What is their name? How old are they?
- Section 2 — Appearance: What do they look like? Describe their hair, eyes, and style.
- Section 3 — Personality: What are they like? Use adjectives and connectors.
- Section 4 — Hobbies: What do they like doing? When do they do it?
- Section 5 — Reason and Closing: Why do you love them? Write a final sentence.
Your Practice Task
Now write a short description of your favourite person. Follow the writing formula above. Write 6 to 10 sentences. Use the key phrases and sentence starters from this lesson to help you.
Use this helpful writing prompt to get started:
- My favourite person is …
- Her / His name is … and she / he is … years old.
- She / He has … hair and … eyes.
- She / He is … and …
- In her / his free time, she / he likes …
- I love her / him because …
- She / He is very important to me!
Now test your writing mechanics and sentence skills in the exercises below.
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