The verb “to be” The verb “to be”.

Make positive sentences

Put the verb’ to be’ into positive, negative and question forms All the students in my English class are absent today
All the students in my English class are absent today. George
• She is / isn’t in my class
is absent. He is in the hospital. Maria is absent.
• They are / aren’t in my office
She is at the dentist. Mr. and Mrs. Sato are absent.
• I am / ‘m not from Spain
They are at the Social Security office. Even our English teacher
• He is / isn’t a good teacher
is absent. He is home in bed!
• The book is / isn’t here
What a shame! Everybody in my English class is absent today.
• The class is / isn’t big
Everybody except me
• The books are / aren’t on my desk
Give short answers
• It is / isn’t my pen
1. Is George at the Social Security office? No, he isn’t.
• Tony is / isn’t a student
2. Is the English teacher in bed? Yes, she/he is.
• I am / ‘m not a girl
3. Is Maria at the dentist? Yes, she is.
• You are / aren’t from England 4. Is George in hospital? Yes, he is.
• He is / isn’t my friend 5. Are Mr. and Mrs. Sato in bed? No, they aren’t.
• Sally is / isn’t my sister 6. Is the English teacher at the dentist? No, he/she isn’t.
• We are / aren’t Spanish 7. Are Mr. and Mrs. Sato at the Social Security office? Yes, they
• They are / aren’t students are.
• The dog is / isn’t black
• I am / ‘m not English The verb “to be” . Ask questions
• John and Joanna are / aren’t teachers 1. A: I’m not a teacher
B: Oh, _____________________________________? (you / a student)
• You are / aren’t from London 2. A: She is not my mother
• It is / isn’t an orange B: Oh, _____________________________________? (she / your sister)
3. A: I’m not Josh
• They are / aren’t funny B: Oh, _____________________________________? (you / Joe)
• The dog is / isn’t black 4. A: New York isn’t the capital of the USA
B: Oh, _____________________________________? (it/ Washington)
• You are / aren’t nice 5. A: They are not from Argentina
B: Oh, _____________________________________? (they/ from Italy)