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Grammar Starter: Verb ‘to be’
Definition: The verb ‘to be’ is used a lot in the English language but it is not irregular so it is often used incorrectly.
Example: I were tired. X I was tired. √
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3. ‘To be’ PRESENT TENSE Singular Plural I am I’m We are We’re You are
You’re
He/She/It is
He’s /She’s /It’s
They are
They’re
PAST TENSE
Singular
Plural
I was
We were
You were
He/She/It was
They were
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4. Task time: work it out
Add the correct version of the verb ‘to be’ in to these sentences.
Jessica ______ swimming in the pool when the alarm went off.
We ________ so pleased you can come to the party.
Last night, I _______ so hungry I ate three bags of crisps!
Out of all the films, ‘Monsters’ Inc.’ _____ still my favourite!
Mr and Mrs Allen __________ currently living on a narrow boat.
The foundations of the building ________ very deep but it still fell over.
We ___________ home by ten o’clock.
When I go home, my cat ________ sleeping on the bed.
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5. Task time: work it out
Add the correct version of the verb ‘to be’ in to these sentences.
Jessica was swimming in the pool when the alarm went off.
We are so pleased you can come to the party.
Last night, I was so hungry I ate three bags of crisps!
Out of all the films, ‘Monsters’ Inc.’ is still my favourite!
Mr and Mrs Allen are currently living on a narrow boat.
The foundations of the building were very deep but it still fell over.
We were home by ten o’clock.
When I go home, my cat was sleeping on the bed.
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6. Task time: create your own
Write five sentences in the present tense using the verb ‘to be’.
Now write five sentences in the past tense using the verb ‘to be’.
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