1.1.3: Review of the Verb "To Be"
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Activity 1.23: Complete the Table
Directions: Complete the table with the correct forms of the verb.
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Subject |
Affirmative Full Form |
Affirmative Contractions |
Negative Full Form |
Negative |
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I |
am |
I’m |
I am not |
I’m not |
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You |
You’re |
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He |
He is not |
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She |
She isn’t |
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It |
is |
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We |
We’re |
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They |
They aren’t |
Snapshot: Sentence Patterns
The word or words that come before the be verb are called the subject. The subject is the person or thing that does the action of the verb or describes the verb.
Examples
Subject + BE + noun I am Ana.
Subject + BE + adjective I am 20 years old.
Subject + BE + place word I am from Guatemala.
Activity 1.24: Writing Sentences
Directions:
A. Put the words in the correct order to make questions.
B. Answer yes/no questions with short answers, but answer wh- questions with complete sentences. Answer the questions in the affirmative or negative. It’s your decision.
Examples
birds / loud / are Is / where / the bird
A. Are birds loud? A. Where is the bird?
B. Yes, they are. OR No, they aren’t. B. It is in the tree.
1. he / is / a good teacher
A. ________________________________________________
B. ________________________________________________
2. doctor / is / your / friendly
A. ________________________________________________
B. ________________________________________________
3. the car parked / where / is
A. ________________________________________________
B. ________________________________________________
4. the students / are / busy
A. ________________________________________________
B. ________________________________________________
5. Luz / a good cook / is
A. ________________________________________________
B. ________________________________________________
6. clean / are / clothes / your
A. ________________________________________________
B. ________________________________________________
7. brother / tall / is / your
A. ________________________________________________
B. ________________________________________________
8. what / favorite sport / is / your
A. ________________________________________________
B. ________________________________________________
Activity 1.25: Conversation
Directions: Your instructor will give you a card. Walk around and ask your classmates the question on the card. When done, exchange cards with your partner, so you have a new card.
Activity 1.26: Writing a Paragraph
Directions: Write a paragraph describing your home using the BE verb in the present tense. You may also use other verbs in the simple present or other tenses.
Format:
- Use your own 8.5″ x 11″ lined paper. Do not use other paper sizes, please.
- Heading: Put your full name, the due date, and Ch. 1 Writing Assignment at the top of your paper. Your instructor will tell you where the heading goes (left or right side).
- Indent the first sentence, skip lines (double space), and leave a 1-inch margin on the sides and bottom.
Writing and Grammar:
- First sentence: Begin writing by using this topic sentence: I like my home for many reasons.
- Write 5 affirmative sentences using the BE verb in the simple present tense.
- Write 5 negative sentences using the BE verb in the simple present tense.
- Use full forms; do not use contractions.
- Use capital letters and punctuation correctly.
- Use the rubric below to check your work.
- Do not copy the sentences in the model paragraph on the next page. You must write your own original sentences.
Model Paragraph:
My Home
I like my home for many reasons. First of all, my home is quiet. It is not in a noisy city. I love my neigborhood because it is near a lake. The lake is not very big, but it is beautiful. Also, there are many tall trees in the backyard, and I see squirrels and birds in the trees sometimes. Inside my home, there are three bedrooms and two bathrooms. I share my bedroom with my sister, so there is not a lot of space. Our living room and kitchen are not very big, but we spend a lot of happy times there. I love my home and neighborhood.
Paragraph Format:
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