ESOL LEVEL 1: Verb to be

Front

What is the verb 'to be'?

Back

The verb 'to be' is an irregular verb used to indicate existence, identity, or a state of being.

Front

What is the present tense form of 'to be' for 'I'?

Back

'I am' is the present tense form of 'to be' for the first person singular.

Front

What is the past tense form of 'to be' for 'he/she/it'?

Back

'He was', 'She was', 'It was' are the past tense forms of 'to be' for third person singular.

Front

What is the past participle form of 'to be'?

Back

'Been' is the past participle form of 'to be'.

Front

What is the present continuous form of 'to be'?

Back

'Being' is the present continuous form of 'to be'.

Front

Fill in the blank: 'They ___ happy.'

Back

'They are happy.'

Front

Fill in the blank: 'She ___ a teacher.'

Back

'She is a teacher.'

Front

Fill in the blank: 'I ___ at home yesterday.'

Back

'I was at home yesterday.'

Front

Fill in the blank: 'We have ___ here for an hour.'

Back

'We have been here for an hour.'

Front

What is the difference between 'was' and 'were'?

Back

'Was' is used for singular subjects, while 'were' is used for plural subjects.