Be: Present

Simple
I am; Im not
by: Ms. Rodelyn D. Go
When To Use Present Simple To
Be?
1. We use be when we introduce ourselves and
our families
2. We use be when we talk about our jobs.

I am a
principal.
3. We use be when we talk about
where were from

Im from Brazil; my aunt is

Portuguese.
4. We use be when we talk about
weather
5. We use be when we talk about
location

Milan is in the
North but it
isnt near
Venice.
5. We can use be + adjective to
describe how we feel. We might talk
about our journey: Are you happy?
Me too! But Im
Yes, I am. cold and tired.
Im sorry . Its a
long journey
5. We can use be + noun and be +
adjective to describe things.

Its a lovely old house and the

gardens very large, but its so
expensive.
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.
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.

 Answer key
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.

 for

Listening!!