Introduction to the Verb 'To Be' | ESL Lessons

The video tutorial covers the verb 'to be', its irregular forms, and its use in present tense. It provides examples of sentences and questions using 'to be', and includes activities for practice. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of matching the verb form to the subject and demonstrates how to form questions by changing the order of the subject and verb.

Which of the following is a correct present tense form of the verb 'to be'?

• They are

• He are

• You is

• I be

What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the sentence: 'She ___ 13 years old'?

• is

• am

• be

• are

How does the order of the subject and verb change when forming questions with 'to be'?

• The verb is omitted

• The subject comes before the verb

• The subject and verb do not change order

• The subject comes after the verb

Complete the sentence: 'The dog ___ sleeping.'

• is

• are

• am

• be

Which sentence correctly uses the verb 'to be' to describe a profession?

• She am a lawyer.

• He are a doctor.

• I am a teacher.

• I is a teacher.