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I ______________ a student.
I ______________ a student.
am
You ______________ very smart.
You ______________ very smart.
are
He ______________ a doctor.
He ______________ a doctor.
is
It ______________ a beautiful day.
It ______________ a beautiful day.
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They ______________ at the park.
They ______________ at the park.
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Study Notes
Present Tense to Be: Positive Statements
Form:
- I am
- you are
- he/she/it is
- we are
- they are
Usage:
- To describe permanent or temporary situations
- To express feelings, emotions, and opinions
- To describe physical and mental conditions
- To talk about occupations, nationalities, and relationships
Examples:
- I am a student.
- You are very smart.
- He is a doctor.
- She is from France.
- It is a beautiful day.
- We are friends.
- They are at the park.
Common Expressions:
- I am happy/sad/tired, etc.
- I am from [country/city].
- I am a [job/student/teacher], etc.
- It is [hot/cold/rainy], etc.
Present Tense to Be: Positive Statements
Formation
- The present tense to be is formed using the following words: I am, you are, he/she/it is, we are, they are
Usage
- The present tense to be is used to describe permanent or temporary situations
- It is used to express feelings, emotions, and opinions
- It is used to describe physical and mental conditions
- It is used to talk about occupations, nationalities, and relationships
Examples of Usage
- To describe identity: I am a student
- To express opinions: You are very smart
- To describe occupations: He is a doctor
- To describe nationalities: She is from France
- To describe the weather: It is a beautiful day
- To describe relationships: We are friends
- To describe locations: They are at the park
Common Expressions Using Present Tense to Be
- Expressing emotions: I am happy/sad/tired, etc
- Describing origins: I am from [country/city]
- Describing occupations: I am a [job/student/teacher], etc
- Describing the weather: It is [hot/cold/rainy], etc
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Description
Learn about the present tense of the verb 'to be' in English, including its forms, usage, and examples. Practice creating positive statements with this essential grammar concept.
