Mini conversation between Tom and Ali about American Names . It Explain the the simply of Americn Names, and the Form of it . so let's start learn and study the following dialog.
Tom : I'm confused by American names.
Ali : well, they 're really very simple. The first two names re given to the child by the parents.Tom : You mean that the first two names are chosen by the parents ?
Ali : That's right. And the last name is the same as the father's last name.
Tom : Is the mother's last name diffrent ?
Ali : No, a woman's last name is changed to her husband's name when she's married .
Tom : Isn't an american boy usually given the same first name as his father ?
Ali : Sometimes, but not always. Sometimes he is named for someone else. or he may be called a name that his parents just happen to like .
Tom : Were you named for somebody ?
Ali : Well, yes. My grandfather was named John, and I was named John for him.
my middle name is robesrt. I think my parents decided on Robert just becouse they liked it.
Tom : How is that name spelled ?
Ali : R-O-B-E-R-T . It's not spelled very often by me, though. I men, I'm not called Robert, and just sign
my name John R. Powell.
Tom : Are you ever called Johnny ?
Ali : I was clled Johnny when I was a little boy. I don't like to be called Johnny now , though.
Tom : I 'll remember that. thanks for answering all my Questions !
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