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.

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.

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

• am

• is

• are

• be

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?

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

• was

• be

• were

• are

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

• are

• am

• is

• be

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.'

Provide an example of a question using 'is'.

• Is he your brother?

• Is she your sister?

• Is it raining today?

• Is this your book?

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

• is

• am

• are

• was

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.'