To Be Verb

What is the 'to be' verb?

• A verb that indicates action, such as run or jump.

• A fundamental verb in English that indicates existence, identity, or a state of being.

• A type of adverb that modifies verbs.

• A noun that describes a person, place, or thing.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

What is the difference between 'is' and 'are'?

• 'Is' is used with plural subjects, while 'are' is used with singular subjects.

• 'Is' is used with singular subjects, while 'are' is used with plural subjects or the second person.

• 'Is' is used only in questions, while 'are' is used in statements.

• Both 'is' and 'are' can be used interchangeably in all contexts.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

What is the present tense form of 'to be' for the first person singular?

• am

• is

• are

• be

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Provide an example of a question using 'are'.

• Are you coming to the party?

• Is he going to the store?

• Do they like ice cream?

• Can she play the piano?

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

What is the past tense form of 'to be' for the second person and plural?

• was

• be

• were

• are

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What is the present tense form of 'to be' for the third person singular?

• are

• am

• is

• be

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

How do you form negative sentences with 'to be'?

• Add 'not' after the verb. Example: 'She is not here.'

• Use 'no' before the verb. Example: 'She is no here.'

• Change 'is' to 'isn't' without adding 'not'. Example: 'She isn't here.'

• Use 'never' before the verb. Example: 'She never is here.'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

Provide an example of a question using 'is'.

• Is he your brother?

• Is she your sister?

• Is it raining today?

• Is this your book?

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CCSS.L.3.1A

What is the present tense form of 'to be' for the second person singular and plural?

• is

• am

• are

• was

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

How do you use 'is' in a sentence?

• Use 'is' to describe a singular subject. Example: 'She is happy.'

• Use 'is' to describe a plural subject. Example: 'They is happy.'

• Use 'is' only in questions. Example: 'Is she happy?'

• Use 'is' to describe past actions. Example: 'She was happy.'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B