Verb 'to be'

Affirmative, negative and question forms of 'to be' in the present

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1. 1
   Multiple choice

   My sister a teacher.

   amisareWe use 'is' with he, she, it and singular nouns.
2. 2
   Multiple choice

   you from Spain?

   IsAmAreIn questions we put 'are' before 'you'.
3. 3
   Multiple choice

   Tom and I friends.

   areisamWe use 'are' with plural subjects like 'Tom and I' (= we).
4. 4
   Multiple choice

   Which sentence is correct?

   She not is at home.She isn't at home.She aren't at home.The negative with he, she, it is 'is not' or 'isn't'.
5. 5
   Fill the gap

   I tired today.

   Answer: amWe use 'am' with I.
6. 6
   Fill the gap

   They in the classroom now.

   isareamWe use 'are' with they.
7. 7
   Fill the gap

   He (not) my brother. He's my cousin.

   Answer: isn'tAlso accepted: is notThe negative with he, she, it is 'isn't' (is not).
8. 8
   Fill the gap

   it cold outside?

   IsAreAmIn questions with 'it' we start with 'Is'.
9. 9
   Fill the gap

   We (not) late. We're on time.

   Answer: aren'tAlso accepted: are notThe negative with we, you, they is 'aren't' (are not).
10. 10
    True / false

    This sentence is correct: 'My parents is at work.'

    Answer: FalsePlural subjects take 'are': 'My parents are at work.'
11. 11
    True / false

    This sentence is correct: 'Are you a student?'

    Answer: TrueIn questions 'are' comes before the subject 'you'.
12. 12
    Discussion question

    Tell me about your best friend. Who is he or she? What is he or she like?

    Sample answer: My best friend is Anna. She is twenty-five and she is a doctor. She is very kind and funny.