Using the Verb To Be

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Objective

I can use the verb "to be" correctly in simple sentences.

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Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    The forms of the verb 'to be' in the present simple are am, is, and are.

  2. 2

    Use 'am' with the pronoun I, as in 'I am here'.

  3. 3

    Use 'is' with the pronouns he, she, and it, and use 'are' with the pronouns you, we, and they.

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Practice

9 questions

1

Complete the sentence: I ____ a student.

2

Which sentence uses the verb 'to be' correctly?

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Complete the following sentences using the correct form of the verb "to be": 1. I ____ a student. 2. You ____ my friend. 3. He ____ tall. 4. She ____ happy. 5. It ____ raining.

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