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Grammar: Simple present of be and subject pronouns

5. Complete the chart.

Use the simple present of be to identify people and give locations and dates. Subject
pronouns can replace the names of the people or things that the sentences are about.
Affirmative Negative
Get it RIGHT!
I am a photographer. I am not a musician.
Laura 12 years old. She is not 13 years old. Use the singular form of be
Tryouts are on the football field. They in the gym. for nouns that represent groups
of people.
Yes/No questions Short answers The band is good.
Are you a photographer? Yes, I . No, I’m not. NOT: The band are good.
Laura 12 years old? Yes, she is. No, she isn’t. The team is all girls.
Are tryouts on the football field? Yes, they . No, they aren’t. NOT: The team are all girls.
Subject pronoun I you he she it we they
Simple present of be are is is are

Check your answers: Grammar reference, p. 106

6. Complete the sentences with the simple present forms of be.
1. The ruler is gray. 4. I a football player.

2. Kyle and Leila photographers. 5. The band new.
3. You in my class. 6. The meetings on Thursdays.

7. Make the sentences in Exercise 6 negative. Use contractions.
1. The ruler isn’t yellow.
2.

3.
4.
5.

6.

8. Write yes/no questions with the simple present forms of be.
1. you / 12 years old Are you 12 years old?
2. you / a teacher

3. your friends / in a band
4. your school / big 1.05 Say it RIGHT!
The voice rises in yes/no questions.
Speaking: It’s not true! Listen and repeat the questions in
Exercise 8.
9. YOUR TURN Write three false sentences about you or people Are you 12 years old?
in your school. Ask and answer the questions in
1. I’m 15 years old Exercise 8 with a partner. Make
sure your voice rises when you ask
2. Mrs. King is an English teacher. the questions.
3. Tim is in a band.
Find out about Anuj and his
10. Work with a partner. Share your sentences. Ask and answer BE school. Why is it a special
questions to correct them. day? (Workbook p. 72)
OK. You aren’t 15 years old.
Are you 12 years old?
No, I’m not.
Are you 11?
1.1 ANUJ’S FIRST DAY
Yes, I am.
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