The document discusses the present tense of the verb "to be" in English. It provides the affirmative and negative forms for the first, second, third person singular and plural. It also covers interrogative forms and short answer responses. Additionally, it explains that the verb "to be" is important in English as it serves similar functions as the verbs "ser" and "estar" in Spanish. It gives examples of how "to be" is used to express age, feelings, describe the weather, and other common expressions.
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2. PRESENT OF VERB TO BE
AFIRMATIVE FORM NEGATIVE FORM
• I am (I’m) • I am not (I’m not)
• You are not (You
• You are (You’re) aren’t)
• He is (He’s) • He is not (He isn’t)
• She is (She’s) • She is not (She’s not)
• It is not work (It’s not)
• It is (It’s)
• We are not (We aren’t)
• We are (We’re) • You are not (You
• You are (You’re) aren’t)
• • They are not (They
They are (They’re)
aren’t)
3. PRESENT OF VERB TO BE
• FORMA • RESPUESTAS
INTERROGATIVA BREVES
• Am I Italian? • Yes, I am/No, I am
• Are you Italian? not
• Is he Italian ? • Yes, you are/No,
• Is she Italian ? you aren’t
• Is it Italian ? • Yes, he is/No, he
• Are we Italian? isn’t
• Are you Italian? • Yes, she is/No, she
isn’t
• Are they Italian?
• Yes, it is/No, it isn’t
• Yes, we are/No, we
aren’t
• Yes, you are/No,
you aren’t
• Yes, they are/No,
they aren’t
4. PRESENT OF VERB TO BE
The verb 'To be' has a big importance in English language .
Because it acts in spanish verbs such as."ser" y "estar".
I am a teacher / Soy profesor
You are in the office / Estás en la oficina
5. PRESENT OF VERB TO BE
It is used to express the old of a person.
Examples.
I am 45 years old
She’s 17 years old
How old are you? I am 20 years old.
6. PRESENT OF VERB TO BE
• Also it is used to express feelings.
• Are you hungry?
We are thirsty.
He´s hungry
7. PRESENT OF VERB TO BE
Besides it is used to talk about the weather.
It's hot .
It's very cold.
8. PRESENT OF VERB TO BE
Other expressions with the verb to be:
To be in a hurry.
To be late.
To be right.
To be wrong.
To be careful.
He’s late
