Grammar - The Verb To Be (Present Simple)

Read the text and complete the activities below.

We use the Be verb to talk about names, ages, professions, feelings, and nationalities.

1. Affirmative Form

In English, the verb "to be" changes depending on the subject (the person). We use am, is, or are.

I am a teacher.

She is from Canada.

They are very happy today.

2. Negative Form

To make a negative sentence, simply add not after the verb. You can also use contractions (isn't / aren't).

I am not tired.

He is not (isn't) a doctor.

We are not (aren't) at school.

3. Interrogative Form (Questions)

To ask a question, we change the order: we put the verb before the subject.

Am I late?

Is she your friend?

Are they tired?

ACTIVITIES

Activity 1: Fill in the gaps

Complete the sentences using the correct affirmative form (am, is, or are).

1. I a student at this school.

2. You a very good cook!

3. It a beautiful day outside.

4. We best friends.

5. Marcus from Germany.

Activity 2: Sentence Correction

Each sentence below has one mistake. Rewrite the sentence correctly in the negative form.

1. I is hungry.

2. They am friends.

3. She are from Italy.

4. We is ready to go.

5. It are cold today.

Activity 3: Multiple Choice

Choose the correct option to complete the questions.

1. _______ you a student?

A) Is B) Are C) Am

2. _______ he your English teacher?

A) Is B) Are C) Am

3. Where _______ I? I am lost!

A) is B) are C) am

4. _______ it a blue pen or a black pen?

A) Is B) Are C) Am

5. _______ they your parents?

A) Is B) Are C) Am