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The Verb to Be: Present Tense

Mastering the Irregular Forms

Introduction to the Verb to Be

  • The verb to be is commonly used in various contexts
  • It is highly irregular and has different forms to learn
  • The present tense forms are: I am, you are, he/she/it is, we are, they are
  • Examples: He is Mark. She is thirteen years old. They are happy.
  • The verb changes to match the subject

Activity: Complete the Sentences

  • Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verb to be
  • Pause here while you work
  • Example sentences: I am fine. He is in the house. You are talking.
  • They are at the university. The bus is at the school. We are friends.

Forming Questions with the Verb to Be

  • The verb to be can also form questions
  • The verb must be conjugated to match the subject
  • Examples: How are you? Am I right? Is he happy? Are they in Paris?
  • Notice the subject-verb order change in questions

Activity: Complete Questions

  • Complete the following sentences with the correct form of the verb to be
  • This time without the conjugation chart
  • Pause here while you work
  • Example sentences: Tom and Tina are tired. Are you coming over?
  • The dog is sleeping. Fiona and I are friends.

Review and Conclusion

  • Recap the usage of the verb to be in the present tense
  • Remind the audience that it can be used to talk about names, age, feelings, professions, and nationality
  • Encourage the audience to write four sentences using the verb to be
  • Provide an opportunity to share sentences in the comments

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