VERB TO BE - AM/IS/ARE
USE
We use verb to be to talk about ages, nationalities, colours, prices, occupations, the time, feelings and states.
FORM
EXAMPLE SENTENCES
- I'm happy today. It's my birthday! 🎂🥳
- He's very tall. His brother is short. 📏👦
- She's a doctor. Her job is very interesting. 🏥🩺
- We're in a hurry. The train is leaving soon. 🚆⏳
- It's cold outside. Take your jacket. ❄️🧥
- You're a great friend. I appreciate you. 🤗💖
- They're from Canada. Their parents are from Italy. 🇨🇦➡️🇮🇹
- This book is very expensive. That one isn't. 📖💰
- I'm not ready yet. Please wait a moment. ⏳🙇♂️
- These shoes aren't comfortable. I need new ones. 👟😣
INTERACTIVE PRACTICE
The weather ___ nice today.
My parents ___ in the living room.
I ___ a taxi driver.
This bag ___ heavy.
My brother and I ___ good friends.
It ___ warm and sunny today.
They ___ at home now.
Helen ___ a doctor.
The chairs ___ very comfortable.
Emily ___ at work.
0-3/10 – ★☆☆☆☆ (Try again)
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4-5/10 – ★★☆☆☆ (Needs improvement)
There are some errors, try again and review the rules.
6-7/10 – ★★★☆☆ (Good effort!)
Not bad, but you need more practice to fully understand the topic.
8-9/10 – ★★★★☆ (Great!)
Very good result, but there are a few mistakes to review.
10/10 – ★★★★★ (Excellent!)
Perfect score! You’ve mastered this topic.
The weather ___ cold today.
They ___ at school now.
I ___ a student.
My hands ___ warm.
It ___ rainy today.
Toronto ___ in the US.
My parents ___ at home now.
These bags ___ heavy.
I ___ hungry.
Helen ___ at the cinema.
0-3/10 – ★☆☆☆☆ (Try again)
It looks like this topic is challenging. Go over the theory and try again.
4-5/10 – ★★☆☆☆ (Needs improvement)
There are some errors, try again and review the rules.
6-7/10 – ★★★☆☆ (Good effort!)
Not bad, but you need more practice to fully understand the topic.
8-9/10 – ★★★★☆ (Great!)
Very good result, but there are a few mistakes to review.
10/10 – ★★★★★ (Excellent!)
Perfect score! You’ve mastered this topic.
Is this your watch? Yes, it ___.
Is she your sister? No, she ___ not.
Are they at home? Yes, they ___.
Am I late? No, you ___ not.
Is he your friend? Yes, he ___.
Are we ready? No, we ___ not.
Is the dog in the garden? Yes, it ___.
Are your parents here? No, they ___ not.
Am I in the right room? Yes, you ___.
Is the movie interesting? No, it ___ not.
0-3/10 – ★☆☆☆☆ (Try again)
It looks like this topic is challenging. Go over the theory and try again.
4-5/10 – ★★☆☆☆ (Needs improvement)
There are some errors, try again and review the rules.
6-7/10 – ★★★☆☆ (Good effort!)
Not bad, but you need more practice to fully understand the topic.
8-9/10 – ★★★★☆ (Great!)
Very good result, but there are a few mistakes to review.
10/10 – ★★★★★ (Excellent!)
Perfect score! You’ve mastered this topic.