Using the Verb To Be in Present Simple

This video tutorial from Sparkle English teaches beginners how to use the verb 'to be' in the present simple tense. It covers conjugation with different pronouns, usage in various contexts like age, nationality, and time, and forming negative and interrogative sentences. The video includes examples, common mistakes, and practice exercises to reinforce learning.

What is the contraction form of 'I am'?

• I'm

• You're

• They're

• He's

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CCSS.L.2.2C

Which form of 'to be' is used with 'they'?

• Am

• Is

• Be

• Are

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Which option is the correct plural form of 'to be'?

• Am

• Is

• Be

• Are

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

How do you express a negative with 'it is'?

• It isn't

• It's not

• It are not

• It be not

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CCSS.L.3.1A

How do you ask if someone is tired using 'to be'?

• Do you tired?

• Are you tired?

• Is you tired?

• You are tired?

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

What is the correct question form for 'you are Jason'?

• You are Jason?

• Is you Jason?

• Do you Jason?

• Are you Jason?

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

How do you correctly express 'It is not sunny'?

• It does not sunny

• It sunny not

• It isn't sunny

• It not sunny

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CCSS.L.3.1A

What is the correct way to ask about someone's nationality?

• Is you Canadian?

• You are Canadian?

• Are you Canadian?

• Do you Canadian?

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

What is the correct short answer to 'Are you hungry?' if you are not hungry?

• Yes, I am

• No, I am

• Yes, I'm not

• No, I'm not

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Which option correctly fills the blank: 'She ____ a lawyer'?

• be

• am

• are

• is

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B