present simple verb to be forms and uses

1. Be: Present Simple
I am; I’m not
by: Ms. Rodelyn D. Go

3. 1. We use be when we introduce ourselves and
our families
When To Use Present Simple ‘To
Be”?

4. 2. We use be when we talk about our jobs.
I am a
principal.

5. 3. We use be when we talk about
where we’re from
I’m from Brazil; my aunt is
Portuguese.

6. 4. We use be when we talk about
weather

7. 5. We use be when we talk about
location
Milan is in the
North but it
isn’t near
Venice.

8. 5. We can use be + adjective to
describe how we feel. We might talk
about our journey: Are you happy?
Me too! But I’m
cold and tired.Yes, I am.
I’m sorry . It’s a
long journey

9. 5. We can use be + noun and be +
adjective to describe things.
It’s a lovely old house and the garden’s
very large, but it’s so expensive.

10. Note:
We can also use be to form
continuous tenses.
We can also use there + be to talk
about where things are or when
things happen.

11. Fill in the blanks with the right form of to be ( am, are
or is):
1. you the new student?
2.Yes, I .
3.Leila and Nancy students.
4.Nancy Australian .
5.My sister and I students.

12. Fill in the blanks with the right form of to be ( am, are
or is):
1. Are you the new student?
2.Yes, I am .
3.Leila and Nancy are students.
4.Nancy is Australian .
5.My sister and I are students.
Answer key

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