The document discusses the simple present tense of the verb "to be" in English. It provides the affirmative, negative, and interrogative forms of the verb in the present tense for the first, second, third person singular and plural. Examples are given to illustrate the use of the verb "to be" in short and full forms in simple sentences.

1. L5 – U2 SIMPLE PRESENT (“TO BE”)
THE VERB “TO BE”
Affirmative form:
PRESENT
I
am
She/he/It is
We
are
You
are
They
are
Short form
I’m
He’s/She’s/It’s
We’re
You’re
They’re
I’m in my class. You’re sitting on the chair. Ioritz is thin.
Itsaso’s a girl. We’re very happy because Janire’s in silence.
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2. L5 – U2 SIMPLE PRESENT (“TO BE”)
Negative form:
PRESENT
I
am not
She/he/It is not
We
are not
You
They
Short form
I’m not
She/he/It isn’t
We
You aren’t
They
I’m not very tall. We aren’t in Sestao now. Maitane isn’t
next to Nahia or Saioa. Nora isn’t sleeping in class or, is she?
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3. L5 – U2 SIMPLE PRESENT (“TO BE”)
Interrogative form:
PRESENT
Am I
Is
she/he/it
Are we
Are you
Are they
?
Am I your teacher? Yes, you are.
Are they happy? Yes, they are. They’re very happy.
Is Oier fat? No, he isn’t. He’s thin.
Is Oihane in silence? No, she isn’t. She’s talking.
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