This document provides examples and exercises about using the verb "to be" in sentences with subjects including I, you, we, they, he, she, and it. It introduces the different forms of the verb to be (am, are, is) used with singular and plural subjects. Examples are given to identify occupations using the verb to be. Two exercises then have the reader complete sentences or create new sentences using pictures and the verb to be.

1. Verb “to be”

2. I am

3. You are

4. We are They are

5. He is She is

6. It is

7. Examples
1.
John is a waiter.
He is a waiter.

8. Examples
2.
Monica and Pam are secretaries.
They are secretaries.

9. Examples
3.
Maria is a doctor.
She is a doctor.

10. Exercise #1
Complete the sentences using am, is, are.
1. Michael _____ a dentist.
2. Maria _____ a secretary.
3. Mark and Paul _____ chefs.
4. I _____ a waiter.
5. Phil and Lil ____ actors.

11. 6. We _____ fire fghters.
7. Patricia _____ a teacher.
8. I _____ a police officer.
9. You _____ a salesclerk.
10.Samantha _____ a chef.
11.John and Paul _____ photographers.
12.Marcia _____ a bus driver.

12. Exercise #2
Create sentences using the pictures
below.
Ex: He is a mechanic.