Grammar – Beginners – Lesson One - BE – PRESENT TENSE
Grammar – Beginners – Lesson One
BE – PRESENT TENSE
Subject & verb
The verb ‘be” is the most important verb in English. If it’s taught well, it’s SUPER EASY.
- It has three forms in the present tense: am, is and are.
- It has two forms in the past tense: was and were.
- The verb ‘be’ is also used to make the passive voice.
SINGULAR – PRESENT TENSE
SUBJECT VERB
I am
He is
She is
You are
- Note - ‘YOU' can be singular or plural.
- You are beautiful. (Singular)
Examples
- I am British.
- He is a teacher.
- She is a cook.
- You are a student.
- It is an apple.
PLURAL – PRESENT TENSE
SUBJECT VERB
You are
We are
They are
- Note - ‘YOU’ can be singular or plural.
- You are students. (Plural)
Examples
- You are doctors.
- We are happy.
- They are Italian.
I hope you enjoyed the lesson! JJJ
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