Understanding Simple Present of 'Be' and Short Answers

This video tutorial explains the use of the simple present tense of the verb 'be' in forming yes/no questions and providing short answers. It covers how to construct questions, give positive and negative responses, and highlights the subject change in answers from 'you' to 'I' or 'we'. The tutorial provides various examples to illustrate these concepts.

What should you be cautious about when answering a question that starts with 'Are you'?

• Using 'they' instead of 'I'

• Keeping the subject as 'you'

• Changing the subject to 'I' or 'we'

• Using 'he' instead of 'I'

How would you respond to the question 'Is he a student?' if the answer is positive?

• No, he isn't.

• Yes, I am.

• No, I am not.

• Yes, he is.

What is the correct negative response to 'Is it a pencil?'

• Yes, it is.

• Yes, it isn't.

• No, it is.

• No, it isn't.

If asked 'Are you students?' and the answer is affirmative, what should you say?

• Yes, they are.

• No, they aren't.

• Yes, we are.

• No, we aren't.

What is the correct way to answer 'Are they students?' if the answer is negative?

• No, we aren't.

• Yes, we are.

• Yes, they are.

• No, they aren't.