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Which form of the verb 'to be' is used with 'he'?
Which form of the verb 'to be' is used with 'he'?
The sentence 'We are not late' is an example of an affirmative sentence.
The sentence 'We are not late' is an example of an affirmative sentence.
False
What is the contracted form of 'I am'?
What is the contracted form of 'I am'?
I'm
________ she a doctor?
________ she a doctor?
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Which of the following is a correct use of the verb 'to be' in a negative sentence?
Which of the following is a correct use of the verb 'to be' in a negative sentence?
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Match the contracted forms with their corresponding full forms:
Match the contracted forms with their corresponding full forms:
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What is the correct question form for 'You are ready'?
What is the correct question form for 'You are ready'?
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Study Notes
Affirmative Sentences
- The verb "to be" has three forms: am, is, are.
- Usage:
- "I" uses "am":
- Example: I am happy.
- "He/She/It" uses "is":
- Example: She is a teacher.
- "You/We/They" use "are":
- Example: They are friends.
- "I" uses "am":
Negative Sentences
- Form negative sentences by adding "not" after the verb "to be."
- Usage:
- "I" am not:
- Example: I am not tired.
- "He/She/It" is not:
- Example: He is not here.
- "You/We/They" are not:
- Example: We are not late.
- "I" am not:
Contracted Forms
- "To be" can be contracted for informal speech and writing.
- Common contractions:
- I am → I'm
- Example: I'm excited.
- He is → He's
- Example: He's my brother.
- She is → She's
- Example: She's a doctor.
- It is → It's
- Example: It's raining.
- You are → You're
- Example: You're welcome.
- We are → We're
- Example: We're going to the party.
- They are → They're
- Example: They're coming over.
- I am → I'm
Interrogative Sentences
- Form questions by placing the verb "to be" before the subject.
- Usage:
- Am I...?
- Example: Am I late?
- Is he/she/it...?
- Example: Is she your friend?
- Are you/we/they...?
- Example: Are you ready?
- Am I...?
Affirmative Sentences
- The verb "to be" includes three forms: am, is, are.
- "I" is paired with "am" for affirmative sentences.
- Example: I am happy.
- "He," "She," and "It" are paired with "is."
- Example: She is a teacher.
- "You," "We," and "They" use "are."
- Example: They are friends.
Negative Sentences
- To create negative sentences, add "not" after the verb "to be."
- "I" is used with "am not."
- Example: I am not tired.
- "He," "She," and "It" use "is not."
- Example: He is not here.
- "You," "We," and "They" use "are not."
- Example: We are not late.
Contracted Forms
- The verb "to be" has common contractions suitable for casual speaking and writing.
- "I am" contracts to "I'm."
- Example: I'm excited.
- "He is" contracts to "He's."
- Example: He's my brother.
- "She is" contracts to "She's."
- Example: She's a doctor.
- "It is" contracts to "It's."
- Example: It's raining.
- "You are" contracts to "You're."
- Example: You're welcome.
- "We are" contracts to "We're."
- Example: We're going to the party.
- "They are" contracts to "They're."
- Example: They're coming over.
Interrogative Sentences
- Questions are formed by placing the verb "to be" before the subject.
- For "I," ask: Am I...?
- Example: Am I late?
- For "He," "She," or "It," ask: Is he/she/it...?
- Example: Is she your friend?
- For "You," "We," or "They," ask: Are you/we/they...?
- Example: Are you ready?
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This quiz focuses on the use of the verb 'to be' in affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences. Test your understanding of the different forms and contracted versions of 'to be' through practical examples. Ideal for those looking to enhance their English grammar skills.
