19 SFA Say if it is true or false. 1. Shakespeare was born in the 16th century. 2. Shakespeare's fa-
ther was a clock-maker. 3. William was poorly educated, but loved
reading. 4. William Shakespeare had twin daughters. 5. In 1587
Shakespeare went to work in London. 6. William Shakespeare wrote
plays for the new Globe Theatre. 7. William Shakespeare never act-
ed on the stage. 8. Shakespeare lived in Stratford the last three
years of his life. 9. Shakespeare died writing his last play. 10. Plays
by Shakespeare are acted only in Britain.

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1. Shakespeare was born in the 16th century. - TRUE
William Shakespeare was indeed born in the 16th century. He was born on April 26, 1564, in Stratford-upon-Avon, England.

2. Shakespeare's father was a clock-maker. - FALSE
Shakespeare's father, John Shakespeare, was not a clock-maker. He was a glove-maker and a prominent businessman in Stratford-upon-Avon.

3. William was poorly educated but loved reading. - TRUE
Although there is limited information about Shakespeare's schooling, it is believed that he received a basic education. However, his formal education ended at around the age of 14. Despite this, he had a deep love for reading and continued to educate himself throughout his life.

4. William Shakespeare had twin daughters. - FALSE
Shakespeare had three children, but none of them were twins. He had a daughter named Susanna, born in 1583, and twins named Judith and Hamnet, born in 1585. Unfortunately, Hamnet died at the age of 11.

5. In 1587, Shakespeare went to work in London. - TRUE
After marrying Anne Hathaway in 1582, Shakespeare eventually left Stratford-upon-Avon and went to work in London. The exact date of his move is not known, but it is believed to have been around 1587.

6. William Shakespeare wrote plays for the new Globe Theatre. - TRUE
Shakespeare was a prolific playwright and wrote numerous plays, including some of his most famous works like "Romeo and Juliet," "Hamlet," and "Macbeth." He was involved with the Globe Theatre, which was built in 1599 and became the primary venue for his plays.

7. William Shakespeare never acted on the stage. - FALSE
Shakespeare not only wrote plays but also acted in them. He was a member of the Lord Chamberlain's Men, a company of actors, and he frequently performed in his own plays and those of his fellow playwrights.

8. Shakespeare lived in Stratford the last three years of his life. - TRUE
After a successful career in London, Shakespeare retired and returned to his hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon. He lived there for the last three years of his life until his death in 1616.

9. Shakespeare died while writing his last play. - FALSE
There is no evidence to suggest that Shakespeare died while writing his last play. His last play is believed to be "The Tempest," which he wrote sometime between 1610 and 1611. Shakespeare died in 1616, five years after completing "The Tempest."

10. Plays by Shakespeare are acted only in Britain. - FALSE
Shakespeare's plays are not limited to being acted only in Britain. His works have been translated into numerous languages and performed all over the world. Shakespeare's plays are widely recognized and celebrated internationally.