The verb To be
Today we are going to learn one of the most important verbs in English: the verb “to be.”
The verb To be
Today we are going to learn one of the most important verbs in English: the verb “to be.”
Lesson Goal & Audience
Objective:
Students will learn how to use the verb to be (affirmative, negative and interrogative) in simple sentences about themselves and others.
Target audience:
High school beginners (basic English level).
Do you know the verb "To be"?
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The verb to be means “ser” o “estar” in Spanish.
It is one of the most important verbs in English.
We use it to talk about:
✅ Identity → I am a student.
✅ Feelings → She is happy.
✅ Place → We are in class.:
What it is the verb "To be"?
The structure of the verb “to be
I ___ a student.
Am
Is
Are
She ___ my sister.
Am
Is
Are
They ___ friends.
Am
Is
Are
The structure of the verb “to be" in
negative form
I ___ not from Mexico.
Am
Is
Are
They ___ at school now.
am not
are not
is not
The structure of the verb “to be" in
question form
____ you at home?
____ she a good student?
____ they happy?