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  1. Lars
    Dutch Zijn naam is Matt.

    His name is Matt.

  2. Anna
    Dutch Zij heet ook Matt.

    She is also called Matt.

  3. Lars
    Dutch De naam van mijn broer is Matt.

    My brother's name is Matt.

  4. Anna
    Dutch Mijn vriend Mark zit bij mij in de klas.

    My friend Mark is in my class.

  5. Lars
    Dutch Anna en Lucy zijn in het park.

    Anna and Lucy are in the park.

  6. Anna
    Dutch Ik zie Eva en Sue op school.

    I see Eva and Sue at school.

  7. Lars
    Dutch Mijn zus Grace is heel lief.

    My sister Grace is very sweet.

  8. Anna
    Dutch Mijn neef Hugo speelt voetbal.

    My cousin Hugo plays football.

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