Describe a Person You Admire A2 Writing Practice Tests

Exercises: 1 2 3 4 5

Exercise 1

Read the words below. They are in the wrong order. Arrange them to make a correct English sentence about a person you admire.

Example: very / my / is / teacher / kind
Answer: My teacher is very kind.

1. You are writing a short description of a person you admire. Which sentence uses the correct connector to show a reason?

I admire her so she works very hard every day.

I admire her because she works very hard every day.

I admire her although she works very hard every day.

I admire her when she works very hard every day.

2. Which sentence has the correct capitalization when describing a person you admire?

My aunt is french and she speaks french and english.

My aunt is French and she speaks French and English.

My Aunt is French and she speaks french and English.

my aunt is french and she speaks French and english.

3. Which sentence correctly uses a comma with a time clause when describing someone?

When I first met my teacher I knew she was special.

When I first met my teacher, I knew she was special.

I knew she was special, when I first met my teacher.

When, I first met my teacher I knew she was special.

4. Choose the sentence with the correct past simple form when writing about a person you admire.

She tought me how to cook when I was young.

She teached me how to cook when I was young.

She taught me how to cook when I was young.

She teach me how to cook when I was young.

5. Which sentence is a correct compound sentence joined with 'so' when describing someone?

She is very kind so because everyone loves her.

She is very kind, so everyone loves her.

She is very kind so, everyone loves her.

She is very kind, so, everyone loves her.

6. You are finishing a short description of a person you admire in an informal message to a friend. Which closing is most appropriate?

Yours faithfully, Maria

Dear Maria,

Hope to hear from you soon! Love, Maria

To whom it may concern, Maria

7. Which sentence correctly uses 'although' when describing a person you admire?

Although my grandfather is old, but he is very active.

Although my grandfather is old, he is very active.

Although my grandfather is old so he is very active.

My grandfather is old although, he is very active.

8. Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe for a contraction in a description of a person you admire?

Shes the most hardworking person I know.

She's the most hardworking person I know.

Shes' the most hardworking person I know.

She,s the most hardworking person I know.

9. Which sentence about a person you admire is a run-on sentence that needs to be corrected?

My uncle is a doctor. He helps many people every day.

My uncle is a doctor, and he helps many people every day.

My uncle is a doctor he helps many people every day.

My uncle is a doctor because he helps many people every day.

10. Which sentence correctly uses 'before' to describe a sequence of events when writing about a person you admire?

Before she became a teacher, she studied at university for four years.

Before she became a teacher she studied at university, for four years.

She studied at university for four years before, she became a teacher.

Before, she became a teacher she studied at university for four years.

Exercises: 1 2 3 4 5

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How to Describe a Person You Admire in English

In this lesson, you will learn how to write a short description of a person you admire. This is a very common writing task in English. You might write this kind of text in a school assignment, an informal message to a friend, or even a short paragraph for a blog or social media post.

When you describe a person you admire, you explain who they are, what they do, and why you admire them. You can write about a famous person, a family member, a teacher, or a friend. The important thing is to give clear reasons and use good connecting words.

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to write a clear, well-organised paragraph (or short email to a friend) of 60–90 words that describes a person you admire.

Essential Writing Rules and Sentence Structure

1. Organise Your Writing into Clear Paragraphs

A good description of a person you admire has two or three short paragraphs. Here is a simple structure to follow:

Paragraph 1 – Introduction: Who is this person? What is their name? What do they do?
Paragraph 2 – Details: What makes them special? What have they done? Why do you admire them?
Paragraph 3 – Closing: How does this person make you feel? What do you hope to do in the future because of them?

2. Use the Present Simple for Facts and Feelings

Use the present simple to talk about who the person is and what they do regularly.

My grandmother lives in a small village. She works very hard every day. I admire her because she is always kind and patient.

3. Use the Past Simple to Talk About What They Did

Use the past simple to describe things the person did in the past. Remember to use irregular verbs correctly.

She worked as a nurse for thirty years. She helped many people. She never gave up, although life was difficult.

4. Use Connecting Words to Join Your Ideas

Do not write short, separate sentences one after another. Use connecting words like because, so, and, but, and although to join your ideas together naturally.

I admire her because she is very kind. She works very hard, so she is tired in the evening, but she always has time for her family.

5. Use a Comma After an Introductory Time Clause

When you begin a sentence with a time word such as when, before, or after, always put a comma before the main part of the sentence.

When I was a child, my grandmother told me wonderful stories.
After she retired, she started painting beautiful pictures.

Useful Linking Words (Connectors)

These connecting words will help you write longer, more natural sentences. Study the table below carefully.

Connector	Function / Use	Example Sentence
and	Adds information	She is kind and very hard-working.
but	Shows contrast or surprise	Life was difficult, but she never complained.
because	Gives a reason	I admire her because she always helps other people.
so	Shows a result	She worked very hard, so she became a great doctor.
although	Shows a contrast or concession	Although she is very busy, she always has time for me.
when	Connects two events at the same time	When I was young, she taught me to read.
before	Shows what happened first	Before she became a teacher, she studied for many years.
after	Shows what happened next	After she retired, she started writing books.
also	Adds another point	She is very talented. She is also very humble.
then	Shows the next thing in order	She studied medicine, and then she moved to a new city.

Model Writing Sample: My Grandmother – The Person I Admire Most

Read the model text below carefully. Notice how it is organised into three paragraphs and how the writer uses connecting words.

Hi Sofia,

You asked me about a person I admire. My grandmother is the person I admire most. Her name is Rosa and she is seventy-two years old. She lives in a small town in the south of Spain.

She worked as a nurse for many years, so she helped a lot of people. Although life was hard when she was young, she never gave up. After she retired, she started painting beautiful pictures. She is also very kind and patient.

I admire her because she always stays positive. When I feel sad, she makes me laugh. I hope I can be like her one day!

Love,
Maria

Breakdown of the Model Text

Part of the Text	What It Does	Example from the Text
Greeting	Opens the message in a friendly way	Hi Sofia,
Opening sentence and reason	Explains who the text is about and introduces the person	You asked me about a person I admire. My grandmother is the person I admire most.
Main body – facts and details	Describes what the person does and did, with reasons	She worked as a nurse for many years, so she helped a lot of people.
Connectors used	Joins ideas naturally	although, so, after, also, because, when
Closing sentence	Shares a personal feeling or wish	I hope I can be like her one day!
Sign-off	Ends the message in a friendly way	Love, Maria

Key Phrases and Sentence Starters

Use these phrases to help you write your own description. You can adapt them for any person you choose.

Introducing the Person

The person I admire most is …
Her / His name is … and she / he is … years old.
She / He works as a … / She / He is a …
She / He lives in …
She / He is my … (mother / teacher / uncle / friend).

Describing What They Do or Did

She / He worked as a … for many years.
She / He helped a lot of people.
She / He studied very hard and then …
Before she / he became a …, she / he …
After she / he …, she / he …
She / He never gave up, although …

Giving Reasons for Your Admiration

I admire her / him because …
She / He is special because …
She / He always … , so I think she / he is …
Although she / he is very busy, she / he always …
When I feel …, she / he …

Closing Your Description

I hope I can be like her / him one day.
She / He is a big inspiration to me.
I am very lucky to have her / him in my life.
She / He makes me want to work harder.

Sign-offs for an Informal Email or Message

Love,
Best wishes,
See you soon,
All the best,
Take care,

Common Writing Mistakes to Avoid

Here are four mistakes that A2 writers often make. Study each one carefully so you do not repeat them in your own writing.

❌ I admire her so she is very kind.
✅ I admire her because she is very kind. — Use because to give a reason. Use so to show a result. These two words are not the same. Ask yourself: Am I explaining WHY? Use because. Am I explaining WHAT HAPPENED as a result? Use so.

❌ When I was young I learned to read from her.
✅ When I was young, I learned to read from her. — When you begin a sentence with when, before, or after, you must put a comma after the introductory clause, before the main part of the sentence.

❌ She work as a nurse for many years and she help many people.
✅ She worked as a nurse for many years and she helped many people. — When you talk about things in the past, use the past simple. Add -ed to regular verbs. For example: work → worked, help → helped, retire → retired.

❌ Although she is busy but she always has time for me.
✅ Although she is busy, she always has time for me. — Do not use although and but together in the same sentence. Choose one or the other. Although already shows contrast, so you do not need but as well.

Writing Checklist and Practice Task

Writing Checklist

Before you finish your writing, check these points carefully:

✅ Did you include a friendly greeting at the start? (e.g. Hi Tom,)
✅ Did you introduce the person clearly in the first paragraph?
✅ Did you describe what the person does or has done in the second paragraph?
✅ Did you explain why you admire this person using because?
✅ Did you use at least three different connecting words? (e.g. because, so, although, when, after)
✅ Did you put a comma after sentences that start with when, before, or after?
✅ Did you use the past simple correctly to talk about things in the past?
✅ Did you write a friendly closing sentence?
✅ Did you include a sign-off and your name?
✅ Is your text between 60 and 90 words?

Your Practice Task

Read the task below and write your response. Try to use the phrases, connecting words, and structure from this lesson.

Writing Task:

Your English friend, James, has sent you this message:

"I'm doing a school project about inspiring people. Can you write me a short message about a person you admire? Tell me who they are, what they do, and why you admire them. It can be a famous person or someone from your life!"

Write a message to James in reply. In your message:

Say who the person is and give some basic information about them.
Describe what they do or what they have done.
Explain clearly why you admire them.
End with a friendly closing sentence and sign-off.

Write 60–90 words. Use the checklist above when you finish.

Now test your writing mechanics and sentence skills in the exercises below.

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