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UNIT 1 LESSON 1
The Verb "To Be", Affirmative ~~1
Grammatical Explanations

The verb "to be" is used for state (old, sick, tired, beautiful,

American, etc.) and for location (in California, from Brazil, at home, in

the park, etc.)

Contractions are generally used in conversation.

Affirmative Sentences

I am

He
She is
It old.

You*
We are
They

Note:
* "You are" is used for both singular and plural.

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UNIT 1 LESSON 1
The Verb "To Be", Affirmative

Affirmative Sentences with Contractions

I'm

He's
She's
It's old.

You're
We're
They're

Questions

Am I

he
Is she
it old?

you
Are we
they

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UNIT 1 LESSON 3
"To Be", Negative ~~1
Negative Sentences

I am

He
She is
It is not old.

You
We are
They

Negative Sentences with Contractions

I'm not

He
She isn't
It old.

You
We aren't
They

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