Present Tense Of ‘Be’
MAKE PRESENT TENSE BE
Make present tense be using a subject and be verb (is, am, are).
The subject and the verb be must agree.
USE PRESENT TENSE BE
Use present tense be to introduce yourself and another person.
Use to ask questions when you first meet someone.
POSITIVE STATEMENTS
| Subject | Be |
|---|---|
|
I |
am from Indonesia. |
|
He She It |
is from Indonesia. |
|
We You They |
are from Indonesia. |
NEGATIVE STATEMENTS
| am not | I’m not from England.
(am not) |
|---|---|
| is not | She isn’t a doctor.
(is not) |
| are not | They aren’t students.
(are not) |
QUESTION STATEMENTS
| Be | Subject | Object/Compliment | Answer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Am |
I |
worried? | Yes, I am.
No I am not. |
| Is |
he she it |
happy? | Yes, he is.
No, he is not. |
| Are | you
they we |
scared? | Yes, they are.
No, they are not. |
| Question + Be | Answer | |
|---|---|---|
| What is | the capital of Japan? | It is Tokyo. |
| Where is | the Taj Mahal? | It is in India. |
| Who are | they? | They are my friends. |
| How is | the weather in Brazil? | It is sunny. |
| When are | the holidays? | They are in June. |
| What time is | the class? | It is at 8:00. |
| How old are | your dogs? | They are 5 years old. |
| Why is | Antarctica cold? | It‘s cold from the angle of the sun. |