Find the verbs
Which words are the verbs in these sentences?
The cat is ginger.
The children are happy.
I am tired today.
These words (is, are and am) are all different forms of the verb ‘to be’.
The children are happy.
The cat is ginger.
I am tired today.
Using the verb ‘to be’
‘To be’ is one of the most commonly used verbs in the English language.
It is an irregular verb so you have to learn how to use it in its different forms.
to be
Where there is one subject (singular), the correct use of ‘to be’ is...
He is very gentle.
It is a bright sunny day.
You are in a good mood.
She is special.
I am upset about that.
I am
He is
It is
You are
She is
In the plural form, the correct use of ‘to be’ is...
We are excited.
They are open all day.
You are all in deep trouble.
We are
They are
You are
‘Am’, ‘Is’ or ‘Are’?
What can you say about the singular and plural versions of ‘to be’?
He is
You are
We are
They are
You are
She is
It is
Singular
Plural
Can you use the correct present form of ‘to be’ in these sentences?
Which words are the verbs in these sentences?
The squirrel ___ red.
The girls ____ best friends.
He ___ the World’s greatest superhero.
These words (is, are and am) are all different forms of the verb ‘to be’.
is
are
is
Auxiliary verbs are ‘helping verbs’ that appear with another main verb in a sentence.
They are going to the park.
For example:
‘are’ is used as an auxiliary verb
‘going’ is the main verb
Sometimes the different forms of ‘to be’ can act as auxiliary verbs
Can you use the correct present form of ‘to be’ in these sentences where they are used as auxiliary verbs?
Kayla and Jess ________
running together.
Baxter ________ sleeping
soundly in his bed.
are
is
‘Am’, ‘Is’ or ‘Are’ Quiz
Can you spot the correct form of the verb ‘to be’ in these sentences?
Which sentence uses the present form of ‘to be’ correctly?
Which sentence uses the present form of ‘to be’ correctly?
Which sentence uses the present form of ‘to be’ correctly?