VERB TO BE

Simple present

VERB TO BE

jmma

INDEX

VIDEO

USE 1

INTERROGATIVE YES/NO QUESTIONS

USE 2

SPEAKING ACTIVITY

USE 3

AFFIRMATIVE

WH-WORDS

INFORMATION QUESTIONS

CONTRACTIONS

INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES

NEGATIVE

CONTRACTIONS

BOARD GAME

THANK YOU

Use of verb to be

USE 1

The principal use of the simple present is to refer to an action or event that takes place habitually. It refers to a present or general state, whether temporary, permanent, or habitual.

For example:

• I am happy.
• She is helpful.

Use of the simple present of the verb to be

The verb to be in the simple present can also be used to refer to something true at the present moment.

For example:

• She is 6 years old.
• He is a student.

USE 2

What is the verb to be used for?

The verb to be is used to talk about:: names, professions, nationalities, age, feelings, marital status

USE 3

Affirmative

AFFIRMATIVE -CONTRACTIONS

NEGATIVE - CONTRACTIONS

Galería

Click

Click

Click

VIDEO - FORM OF VERB TO BE

Watch the affirmative, negative and question form of verb to be.

INTERROGATIVE - YES / NO QUESTIONS

Notice the order

Click on the link

SHORT ANSWERS

To Be - Short Answers In spoken English, we usually give short answers in response to questions. - Are you a student? - Yes, I am (a student). The last part (a student) is not necessary. We use short answers to avoid repetition, when the meaning is clear.

Click on the link

Speaking cards

THANK YOU