We use the verb "be" before nouns to identify something, adjectives to describe qualities, and prepositional phrases to indicate location. The verb comes after the word "not" in negative sentences and before the subject in yes/no questions, with responses beginning with "yes" or "no" followed by the verb.

1. VERB TO BE

4. We use the verb be before … NOUNS
•He is a firefigther. • She is a pothographer.

5. Her dad is hungry.
We use the verb be
before …
ADJECTIVES.

6. We use the verb be before…
PREPOSITIONAL PHRASES.
• Carlos is in the shower.
She is under the bed.

7. NEGATIVE SENTENCES
• The Word “not” comes after the verb.
• Caroline is not a doctor.
• The students are not from Japan.
• The cat is not hungry.

8. YES/NO QUESTIONS
• The verb be comes before the subject in questions.
Is she at the school?
• Yes, she is
• No, she isn’t
Are they young?
• Yes, they are
• No, they aren’t