The verb ‘be’ is used as an auxiliary verb and it can also be used as a main verb. The verb ‘be’ is an irregular verb. The verb ‘be’ is used to talk about permanent or temporary qualities or states. The forms of ‘be’ verbs are be, am, is, are, was, were, being and been.
Be variations
The Present Simple
AFFIRMATIVE FORM
Examples:
- She is 23 years old/ She’s 23 years old.
- We are friends/ We’re friends.
- It is a sunny day/ It’s a sunny day.
- Her friends are very helpful.
- My bed is comfortable.
Note: “She’s, We’re” are known as contracted forms. Click the following link to study contracted forms in English.
Exercise 01
NEGATIVE FORM
Examples:
- I am not well today/ I’m not well today
- She is not angry/ She isn’t angry.
- They are not enemies/ They aren’t enemies.
- Today is not Monday/ Today isn’t Monday.
- Kate is not at home today/ Kate isn’t at home today.
Exercise 02
INTERROGATIVE FORM
Examples:
- Am I late today?
- Are you hungry?
- Is he angry with you?
- Are you married?
- Is Kate helpful?
Exercise 03
Exercise 04
