2. 1.3 Be -- Use
Examples Uses
I am patient. With a description (an adjective)
A vet is an animal doctor. With a classification or definition of the subject
My dog is in the yard. With a location
This dog is from Alaska. With a place of origin
The dog is cold.
It is cold outside.
With a physical reaction to the temperature (hot, cold,
warm) and with weather. The subject for sentences
about weather is it.
My dog is three (years old). With age
The cat is hungry.
I am afraid of dogs.
With a physical or emotional state: hungry, thirsty,
afraid
There are toys for dogs.
There is an animal hospital near my house.
With there, to show that something exists
It is ten o’clock now. The subject for time is it.
It is important to be responsible with a pet. With certain expressions beginning with it.
