Clive Emson Dies at 79
Introduction
Clive Emson was a famous man who sold houses. He was on the BBC TV show Homes Under the Hammer. He died at the age of 79.
Main Body
Clive started his job as a young agent. He earned very little money at first. Later, he started his own big company to sell houses in many cities. He worked on a BBC TV show for over 20 years. He wanted the show to be honest. He did not use fake people to buy houses on TV. Clive helped poor children in Kent. The Queen gave him a special medal called an MBE in 2019. He loved old British cars and spent time with his family.
Conclusion
Mr. Emson died on Wednesday. His family was with him. He was a good businessman and a kind man.
Learning
The Magic of "-ed"
Look at these words from the story: started, earned, worked, wanted, helped, loved.
These words tell us about the past. In English, we often just add -ed to the end of an action word to move it from 'now' to 'before'.
How it works:
- Work Worked
- Help Helped
- Love Loved (we just add 'd' if there is already an 'e')
People & Descriptions
Notice how the author describes Clive:
- A famous man
- A good businessman
- A kind man
In English, the describing word (adjective) always comes before the person or thing.
❌ Man famous ✅ Famous man