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Present simple of the verb to be (am, are, is)

Verb to be - present simple PDF 1

  • Complete short dialogues: Are you hungry? Yes, I ___ a little bit hungry.

Verb to be - present simple PDF 2

  • Complete questions with the forms of the verb to be: Excuse me, ___ our new neighbour? No, I'm not. I'm your husband's colleague.

Past simple of the verb to be (was, were)

Verb to be - past simple (was, were) PDF 1

Key with answers 1

  • Complete sentences. A: ___ I often ill when I was a child? B: Not really. You ___ healthier than your brother.

Verb to be - past simple (was, were) PDF 2

Key with answers 2

  • Complete a dialogue. Samuel, I hear you ___ eighteen years old last week. Yes, I ___ . I had a big birthday party.

Online exercises with answers:

Verb to be - present simple exercise 1

  • Complete short dialogues: How often are you ill? Quite often. I ___ very healthy.

Verb to be - present simple exercise 2

  • Complete questions with the verb to be: Where ___ Mark and Kevin? They are so late. I have no idea.

Verb to be -past simple (was, were) exercise 1

  • Practise positive, negative and question forms: ___ your sister at school last Monday? No, she ___ at school. She was ill.

Verb to be - present simple Present simple forms of the verb to be.

Verb to be - past simple Past simple forms of the verb to be.

Other forms of the verb to be The verb to be in all English tenses.

Simple and continuous forms

The verb to be is mostly used in the simple form. In some special cases, however, it can be used in the continuous form.

Simple forms:

Continuous forms:

We can use the continuous forms in the present simple passive and past simple passive.

The house is being built now. The cars were being washed when I was there.

We use the continuous forms with some adjectives to express the idea that something or someone is annoying.

You are being foolish. Terry is being noisy.

The verb to be can be used either as a linking verb (also called a main verb) or as an auxiliary verb (a helping verb).

Linking verb to be

The verb to be as a linking verb verb connects the subject of a sentence with further information about the subject.

My boyfriend is extremely intelligent. Dan has been in the United States for a year now.

The linking verb to be is often used to describe a physical or mental condition.

I am really pleased with your decision. He was very unhappy about his mistake.

Auxiliary verb to be (helping verb)

The auxiliary verb to be combines with main verbs ( come, wait, drive, etc.) to help them express some meaning.

1. The verb to be is used to form continuous tenses and the passive voice.

I am going on holiday to Poland next week. The snow and ice were removed from the road early in the morning.

2. Be + infinitive is used in orders or instructions and to talk about plans.

No one is to leave this room. Dan and Julie are to move to their new house soon.

3. Be about + infinitive expresses the immediate future.

Sarah is still at home but she is about to leave.

4. Was/were + infinitive is used if we want to say that something was certain and inevitable.

There were heavy rains in the north of the country. But nobody knew that their towns and villages were to be flooded soon.

Verb to be in question tags

In question tags the verb to be is only used in the present simple and continuous and past simple and continuous.

Paul is working on a new project, isn't he? I am your best friend, aren't I? You are not disappointed, are you? Your sister was surprised, wasn't she? You weren't watching TV at 7 o'clock, were you?

Verb to be in short answers

In short answers (like in the question tags), the verb to be is only used in the present tenses and past tenses. Don't forget to use it in the short answers, otherwise your answer might sound impolite.

Is Paul working on a new project? - No, he isn't. Am I your best friend? - Yes, you are. Was your sister surprised? - No, she wasn't. Were you watching TV at 7 o'clock? - Yes, I was.

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Present simple – verb 'to be'

We can use the present simple of the verb to be to talk about situations and states in the present.

I am ten years old. They are Egyptian. My mum is a doctor.

How to use it

Use am for I . Use is for he , she and it . Use are for you , we and they . We can contract the verb, especially when we're speaking.

I am tall. = I 'm tall. You are my friend. = You 're my friend. My mum is a doctor. = My mum 's a doctor. We are doctors. = We 're doctors. They are Egyptian. = They 're Egyptian.

For negatives, use not .

I am not nine years old! = I 'm not nine years old! She is not a teacher. = She 's not a teacher. = She isn't a teacher. They are not English. = They 're not English. = They aren't English.

For questions, change the order of am , is or are and the person.

Are you Brazilian? Yes, I am. Are they students? No, they're not. Where is your brother ?

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My name is Alice and I'm 8 years old. I'll gives some examples about verbs to be. I'm a girl. or I am a girl. She's good at drawing. or She is good at drawing. They're my friends. or They are my friends. She's not young. or She is not young. or She isn't young.

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The verb 'be'

Level: beginner

The verb be has the following forms:

We use the infinitive form be with modal verbs :

It will be dark soon. They might be tired.

The verb be is a link verb . It is used:

  • with a noun phrase :
My mother is a teacher . Bill Clinton was the president of the US .
  • with an adjective :
This soup is very tasty . The children were good .
  • with a prepositional phrase :
John and his wife are from Manchester . The flowers are on the table .

Level: intermediate

  • with the -ing form to make the continuous aspect:
We were walking down the street. Everything was wet. It had been raining for hours.
  • with the past participle to make the passive voice:
The house was built in 1890. The street is called Montague Street. This car was made in Japan.

Level: advanced

We use some nouns  with the verb be followed by a that clause :

The problem was that I had no money. The obvious explanation is that he simply forgot. The danger is that the whole thing might catch fire. It's a pity that the children aren't here. The lucky thing is that nobody was hurt.

Nouns commonly used in this way are:

We use some nouns with the verb be followed by a to -infinitive :

The only way is to start all over again. His answer is to work a bit harder. Her only hope was to find a new job as soon as possible. The easiest thing would be to ask your father.

To comment on statements, we use some adjectives   with it and the verb be and a that clause or wh-clause :

It's lucky that we met. It's not clear what happened. It was amazing how he managed to escape.

Adjectives commonly used in this way are:

Hello, dear teachers and team!

Could you please tell me if there are cases in which it is possible and correct to skip "to be"? For example, are these sentences correct:

1. That says it all really, doesn't it? (instead of it is all really)

2. I frightened

3. He happy

4. She a doctor.

Thank you very much indeed for your constant help and I'm very grateful for the answer to this comment beforehand!

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Hi howtosay_,

In sentence 1, actually there is no dropped "be" because the meaning isn't "That says it is all". The meaning is "That says all of it". The word "all" can be positioned after the pronoun. For example:

  • I've heard it all. (= I've heard all of it.)
  • I've told them all. (= I've told all of them.)

Dropping "be" as in sentences 2 to 4 is occasionally done in some varieties of spoken English. However, it is usually considered non-standard and ungrammatical.

LearnEnglish team

Could you please help me with the following:

Tell me, please, if both variants are possible or I should (shouldn't) omit "are" in this sentence:

1. They are respected and considered as good specialists.

2. They are respected and are considered as good specialists.

Your help, for which I am very grateful, is of a great importance to me! Thank you very much for answering this post beforehand!!!

Hello howtosay_,

We would not use 'as' here: considered good specialists would be the standard form.

Other than that, both constructions are possible. I don't think think either is better or worse; it's a question of personal preference.

The LearnEnglish Team

Hi everyone, what about when you have something like this: Happiness is to spend an afternoon on the beach Or spending an afternoon...

In this case it wouldn't be "purpose", right? It would be something like a definition of happiness.

Hello AnaH25,

It is possible to use an infinitive in this case, but it's fairly unusual. We much more commonly use an '-ing' form 'Happiness is spending an afternoon on the beach' or sometimes even leave it out 'Happiness is an afternoon on the beach'.

That's right -- this is not an infinitive of purpose. Instead, it's using an infinitive like a noun. But as I already mentioned, this is pretty unusual -- I'd suggest using an '-ing' form for this instead.

All the best, Kirk The LearnEnglish Team

Hi amit_ck,

In these sentences there is a passive verb ( is being carried out / is carried out ), but in the first sentence it's in the present continuous, and in the second sentence it's in the present simple. This difference affects the meaning.

The first sentence shows that the action is happening right now (i.e., at the moment that the speaker says this sentence). Have a look at this page for more information and examples about the present continuous.

The second sentence is in the present simple. This is used for actions that happen regularly in the present. So, the second sentence means that the survey is carried out regularly (e.g.  A survey is carried out every year ). It doesn't necessarily mean that it is happening right now.  This page has more information and examples about the present simple.

I hope that helps :)

Hello Deviljin,

Your question is slightly ambiguous, but I'm going to assume you mean the continous form of each of the tenses you mentioned (present continuous, past continuous etc).

The answer to your question is yes, the verb be can be used in all of those forms, though quite specific contexts are required for some of them.

  • present continuous:  I'm being as patient as I can.
  • past continuous:  I was just being polite, nothing more.
  • future perfect continous:  You want me to be patient? I've been patient for weeks now! By the end of this week I'll have been being patient for nearly a month!

Hello again Deviljin,

I'm not aware of any such table but I'm sure you can find something like that somewhere on the internet with a search for 'English verb conjugation be' or similar. However, things like this are not particularly useful, in my view, as they do not connect the form to its meaning in context.

A form may be theoretically possible but extremely unlikely as it requires an extremely unlikely context, which is what your teacher had in mind, I'm sure. Although 'will have been being' is grammatically possible and although I cam imagine a context in which it might be used, I don't think I have ever actually used it in my life as the context is so specific and unlikely.

It's hard to be sure if our suggestion is exactly what you want as we can't see the broader context, but I think you need 'if' rather than 'unless' here, along with a couple of other changes:

The last option if you have still not found the information is to search for some phrases.

Hello Jack,

We use the infinitive to describe goals or intentions, so the construction here is as follows:

[subject] + [be] + [to infinitive] His purpose + was + to travel...

Here are some similar sentences:

My aim is to win the match! Our goal is to finish this project before the weekend.

Hi knownman,

Students are to write ... means something similar to these words:

  • Students  should write ...
  • Students must write ...
  • Students are expected to write ...

In your example, are  (a form of  be ) introduces an instruction or obligation (i.e. what someone is expected to do), which is the to  + infinitive verb ( to write ). Other forms of be  can be used:

  • I am to write ...
  • Everybody is to write ...
  • You are to write ...

This use of to be is quite formal in style. As for the tense, it's in the present simple here, showing that students are expected to do this now. But it can be used in the past too, if the expectation was in the past (e.g.  Last year, students were to email their draft to the teacher, but there's a new system this year ). I don't know if this meaning of  to be  has any specific name.

Does that make sense?

Hello knownman,

When we use 'be' plus an infinitive in this way, it's to speak about a plan or arrangement, or a kind of order. So your first example is correct, since it's speaking about a plan, but the second one is not correct, since it's making a prediction. I'd recommend you use 'will' there.

All the best,

Hello SonuKumar,

Both sentences are correct. You can use the plural nouns or the singular for generic meaning here.

To my ear, the plural 'What are the prices of...?' is the better choice here. I don't think the singular form is correct in this construction.

Hello again SonuKumar,

Yes, both of those are correct and speakers can choose which they use.

As I said, I think the most natural choice is 'What are the prices of...', but people will use other forms as well.

Hello Chekytan,

Please note that this is a question of punctuation, which we don't really cover on LearnEnglish. That said, I wouldn't use a comma before 'but' here.

There might be some style guides out there that would disagree, but I think most would recommend against one here.

Hello Luke warm,

When you say 'caption', you mean the short text beneath a photo? I'd need to see the advert to be able to say for sure, but it might be an imperative (i.e. a command) -- the imperative form of verbs is the same as the base form (first form).

If it is an imperative, it could be a passive verb form (with the meaning you suggest in 2) or it could be a verb + adjective. 'to be found' is a grammatical verb form, but I don't think it'd make much sense in the context you describe (though of course I haven't seen it and so can't say for sure).

Hi AkiraTa05,

X is to be welcomed  means 'X should be welcomed' or 'We should welcome X'. 

This use of  to be  is for giving instructions or obligations. The speaker is telling other people (or him/herself) what should be done. 

Here are some more examples.

  • You are to submit your report by 5 p.m.
  • It was a wonderful day, never to be forgotten.

This use of  to be  is quite formal in style.

Best wishes,

There are two different meanings of to be  here.

1. Describing future events that are certain to happen . Your first sentence means the financing of the programme has not begun yet (i.e. it's in the future), but we want to ask about the plans for it (i.e. what has already been decided about the financing). This is quite formal in style. Here are some more examples of this meaning. 

  • The company is to make an announcement tomorrow.
  • Construction work is to finish before the end of the year.

2. Giving instructions . If I say  He is not to be trusted , it's an instruction or an obligation. I'm telling myself or someone else not to trust that person. Here are some more examples.

This is also quite formal in style.

Be is called a copula verb in linguistics. It links the subject to a subject complement. The subject complement provides information about the subject: giving it a name or a quality, identifying it or describing it in some way.

Your sentences are examples of these various functions.

Hello Luke warm

The verb 'be' plus 'to' infinitive speaks about something that will happen in the future from the perspective of the time being spoken about.

In 1, the time spoken of is now, and so the visit to Australia is after now.

In 2, the time spoken of is a time in the past, and so her not seeing her brother again happened after that (i.e. in the future from the perspective of that past time), but which is in the past from our perspective now.

Does that help you make sense of it?

All the best

Be is the imperative form of the verb to be . We use imperatives to give orders or instructions. You can think of it as a stronger and more direct way to say you should be .

Hello Aniyanmon,

You cannot use 'being' in either sentence without changing other aspects.

When a participle phrase is used, it always refers to the subject of the main clause. Thus, if you use 'being' in the first sentence it would mean that the Crime Brnach sleuths were deceased, not John.

You cannot use 'being' in the second sentence either. 'Locked' here has a passive meaning, so a past participle is needed, not a present participle, which would have an active meaning.

You can read more about participles and their uses on this page .

Hello Achmad Shocheb

In this case, 'be' is a subjunctive form. If you'd like to know more about the subjunctive, I'd suggest this Wikipedia article, but in general I would recommend that you just learn that the verb 'insist' is followed by a 'that' clause with the verb in the base/bare infinitive form.

Hello amirfd

The main clause: 'doesn't she?' See our Question tags page for more on this topic in general.

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Verb To Be Worksheets

Download these verb to be worksheets and use them in class today. On this page, you’ll find a collection of free worksheets for teaching the verb ‘to be’ and its forms am, are, and is. See below for the verb to be worksheets currently available, and check the bottom of the page for related resources.

Verb To Be Worksheet Positive

Worksheet 1

This first worksheet is for teaching the verb to be in positive sentences. Students should read the affirmative sentence and then fill in the blank space with either am, are, or is.

Verb To Be Worksheet - Questions

Worksheet 2

This next worksheet is for teaching the interrogative be verb form. There are 20 questions and each question has the be verb missing. Students should fill in the blanks with either am, are, or is to complete the question.

Verb To Be Worksheet - Negative Sentences

Worksheet 3

This worksheet is for teaching the negative form of the verb to be. To complete the worksheet, students should change the positive sentences into the negative form.

Verb To Be Worksheet Questions and answers

Worksheet 4

This verb to be worksheet includes both questions and answers. To complete the worksheet, students should match the questions to the correct answers.

Verb To Be Worksheet - Bingo

Worksheet 5

This last verb to be worksheet is a fun bingo game. First, students should fill in the blanks with either am, are, or is. Then, students should cut out the squares and make a 3×3 bingo grid.

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Spotting The Essentials

Spotting The Essentials

Table Completion Challenge

Table Completion Challenge

In The Now

Conquering The Past

Tick The Box

Tick The Box

Participle Practice

Participle Practice

In Three Ways

In Three Ways

Two Choices, One Blank

Two Choices, One Blank

Basics Mastery

Basics Mastery

The Correct Form

The Correct Form

The Missing Connectors

The Missing Connectors

Visualize The Moment

Visualize The Moment

Choosing Wisely

Choosing Wisely

Down Memory Lane

Down Memory Lane

Finish The Thought

Finish The Thought

Read And Identify

Read And Identify

Was And Were

Was And Were

Ongoing Expressions

Ongoing Expressions

Retell What's Done

Retell What’s Done

Am, Is, Or Are?

Am, Is, Or Are?

Been Vs. Being

Been Vs. Being

Take Your Pick

Take Your Pick

Current Happenings

Current Happenings

Verb Magic

Complete The Sentences

Describe The Pictures

Describe The Pictures

Make A Selection

Make A Selection

The Vibrant Bygones

The Vibrant Bygones

The 'To Be' Triathlon

The ‘To Be’ Triathlon

Writing An Ending

Writing An Ending

All about these worksheets.

This is an engaging and comprehensive collection of grammar worksheets designed to help learners of all ages and proficiency levels conquer one of the most fundamental and versatile verbs in the English language: “to be.” Whether you are a beginner looking to grasp the basics or an advanced learner aiming to fine-tune your understanding, this collection offers a structured and intuitive approach to mastering the various forms and applications of “to be.”

What Are To Be Verbs?

“To be” verbs, also known as linking verbs, are a fundamental aspect of English grammar. They play a crucial role in connecting the subject of a sentence to its complement, which can be either an adjective, noun, or pronoun. Understanding “to be” verbs is essential for constructing clear and meaningful sentences, as they help describe states of being, identify attributes, and express existence. In this discussion, we will explore the different forms and uses of “to be” verbs in English grammar.

Forms of “To Be” Verbs: The primary forms of “to be” verbs are “am,” “is,” “are,” “was,” and “were.” Each form corresponds to specific subjects and tenses:

  • “I am”
  • “You are”
  • “He/She/It is”
  • “We are”
  • “They are”
  • “I was”
  • “You were”
  • “He/She/It was”
  • “We were”
  • “They were”
  • “She is happy.” (The subject ‘She’ is linked to the complement ‘happy.’)
  • “John is a doctor.” (The subject ‘John’ is linked to the complement ‘doctor.’)

Uses of “To Be” Verbs

  • “I am a teacher.” (Expressing identity)
  • “There is a book on the table.” (Expressing existence)
  • “She is intelligent.” (Describing a characteristic of the subject ‘She.’)
  • “They were tired after the long journey.” (Describing the state of being of the subject ‘They.’)
  • “He is studying for his exams.” (Present continuous)
  • “They were playing soccer in the park.” (Past continuous)
  • “The cake was baked by Mary.” (Past tense, passive voice)
  • “I am going to visit my grandparents.” (Future intention)
  • “They will be at the party tomorrow.” (Future state)

Common Mistakes with “To Be” Verbs

  • Subject-Verb Agreement: It’s essential to match the correct form of “to be” with the subject. For example, “She are” is incorrect; it should be “She is.”
  • Contractions: Using contractions like “I’m,” “you’re,” or “he’s” in informal speech is common. However, learners should be cautious not to confuse contractions with other forms of “to be,” such as “they’re” and “there.”
  • Misusing “Was” and “Were”: “Was” is used for singular subjects (e.g., He was), while “were” is used for plural subjects (e.g., They were). Avoid using “were” with singular subjects or vice versa.

In conclusion, “to be” verbs are an integral part of English grammar, serving as linking verbs to connect subjects with their complements. They allow us to express identity, existence, characteristics, and states of being in various tenses. Understanding the correct usage of “to be” verbs is essential for effective communication and building strong, grammatically sound sentences in English.

This is a well-structured and comprehensive collection of grammar worksheets that empowers learners to confidently navigate the complexities of the verb “to be.” With its interactive exercises, real-life examples, and gradual progression from basic to advanced concepts, this collection is a valuable resource for students, teachers, and language enthusiasts alike. By mastering “to be,” learners will take a significant step towards achieving fluency and accuracy in English communication.

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Verb "To Be" in English

How to use "to be" in english.

  • be, am, is, are, was, were, being, been

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The Verb "To Be" Explained

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The Different Forms of "To Be"

Negative forms of "to be", using the different forms of "to be", conjugating "to be" fully.

the verb to be in English

"To be" as a main verb:

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"To be" as an auxiliary verb:

  • Tom is cleaning the car.
  • Tom and Alice were cleaning the car.

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  • "Be" is the base form .
  • "Am," "Is," and "Are" are the present tense forms.
  • "Was" and "Were" are the past tense forms.
  • "Being" is the present participle .
  • The cows are being milked.
  • You are being silly.
  • "Been" is the past participle .
  • The cows have been milked.
  • You have been naughty.
  • Here are the present tense forms:
  • Here are the past tense forms:

the verb to be in English negative form

"Be" has three common uses:

  • She will be rich soon.
  • You might be correct.

"Am," "Is," "Are" have two common uses:

  • I am happy.
  • He is a policeman.
  • We are on the bus.
  • It is cold.
  • There is one reason.
  • There are two reasons.
  • I am painting the fence.
  • He is painting the fence.
  • We are painting the fence.

"Was" and "Were" have two common uses:

  • I was happy.
  • He was a policeman.
  • We were on the bus.
  • It was cold.
  • There was one reason.
  • There were two reasons.
  • She was painting the fence.
  • They were painting the fence.

"Being" has two main uses:

  • Sarah is being annoying.
  • You were being silly.
  • Tom is being promoted this afternoon.
  • The cows were being milked.

"Been" has two common uses:

  • We have been happy.
  • Tom has been promoted.
  • The cows have been milked already.

The Eight Forms of "To Be"

The five forms of normal verbs, more about "to be", past tenses, present tenses, future tenses, most common irregular verbs.

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Verb Conjugations: To Be

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There’s no “not to be” in this worksheet on conjugations; it’s all about “to be.” Your student will write the four different tenses for this important verb. It’s compatible with Common Core Standards for Language for 2nd through 5th grades. You may also find it useful for other students.

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