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Understanding the Verb "To Be"

The document discusses the uses and forms of the verb 'to be' in English. It provides examples of using 'to be' to indicate occupations, nationalities, ages, locations, characteristics, and conditions. It also examines the simple present tense of 'to be', including affirmative and negative sentences, yes/no and information questions.

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Understanding the Verb "To Be"

The document discusses the uses and forms of the verb 'to be' in English. It provides examples of using 'to be' to indicate occupations, nationalities, ages, locations, characteristics, and conditions. It also examines the simple present tense of 'to be', including affirmative and negative sentences, yes/no and information questions.

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07/06/2020

THE VERB TO BE

USES OF THE VERB TO BE

EXAMPLES:

1. They are receptionists. She is an electrician.

2. I’m Colombian.

3. He’s 42.

4. She’s really sick today.

5. You are tall and athletic.

6. My car is green.

7. Gary is at the police station.

8. Karla is very nice.

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NOUNS ADJECTIVES

Occupation: Receptionist Nationality: Colombian.

Country: Colombia Age: Young, middle aged, elderly

Age: 42 (years old) Condition: Sick, busy

Place: Police station, bank Size, shape: Tall, athletic

Color: Green, blue, gray

Characteristic: Nice, serious

Simple Present: Verb To Be The SC says


something about
the subject
Name
Occupation
Subject + verb To Be + Subject Complement Location
Characteristic
Condition
I am Carlos Arias.

(singular) You are a student.

He/She is at home.

We are punctual.

(plural) You are relaxed.

They are John and Mary.

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SIMPLE PRESENT – VERB TO BE

Affirmative sentences Negative sentences

Subject + verb to be + adjective, place, state Subject + negative verb to be + adjective, place, state
I am a student. I am not a student.
I ‘m tired. I ‘m not tired.
James is punctual. James is not punctual.
She ‘s at home. She isn’t / ‘s not at home.
They are at work. They are not at work.
You ‘re an engineer. You ‘re not an engineer.
Informative Questions Yes / No Questions

Wh-word + verb to be + subject / predicate Verb to be + subject + adjective, place, state


Where are you ? Are you punctual ? Yes, I am. / No, I’m not.
Where am I ? Is she an engineer? she is / she isn’t.
What is that? Are they married ? they are / they aren’t.
What ‘s her address? Am I late ? you are / you’re not.
What are they? Is Carlos at work? he is / he’s not.

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