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1.5 Be + Adjective Descriptions
EXAMPLES EXPLANATION
Subject Be Very Adjective
My teacher is kind. After a form of be, we can use an adjective to describe the
The desks are small. subject. Very can come before an adjective.
The college is very interesting.
I am tired.
I’m thirsty. We use be with physical or mental conditions: hungry,
We’re afraid. thirsty, cold, hot, tired, happy, afraid, etc.
Note:
Some adjectives end in -ed or -ing.
bored/boring, confused/confusing, interested/interesting
ABOUT YOU Write sentences about your school. Use a singular or plural subject and the correct form
of be. Use contractions when possible. Then compare your answers with a partner.
1. My teachers are intelligent.
2. expensive.
3. cheap.
4. new.
5. big.
6. friendly.
7. hard.
8. interesting.
EXERCISE 11 Complete the sentences with the correct form of be and an adjective.
1. The classroom is clean .
2. The college .
3. The school library .
4. The school cafeteria .
5. The textbook for the course .
12 Unit 1
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