3 Questions
Which sentence is an affirmative sentence using the correct form of the verb to be?
She is happy.
Which sentence is a negative sentence using the correct form of the verb to be?
They aren't here.
Which sentence is an interrogative sentence using the correct form of the verb to be?
Are you happy?
Study Notes
Identifying Sentence Types with the Verb To Be
- An affirmative sentence uses the correct form of the verb to be to assert or confirm something.
- A negative sentence uses the correct form of the verb to be to deny or negate something.
- An interrogative sentence uses the correct form of the verb to be to ask a question.
Sentence Types and the Verb To Be
- Affirmative sentence: The verb to be is in its positive form (e.g., am, is, are, was, were).
- Negative sentence: The verb to be is in its negative form (e.g., am not, is not, are not, was not, were not).
- Interrogative sentence: The verb to be is in its inverted form (e.g., am I, is it, are they, was it, were they).
Quiz: Verb to Be Present Simple Test your knowledge of the verb to be in the present simple tense with this quiz. Practice forming affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences using basic vocabulary. Perfect for English language learners and students looking to strengthen their grammar skills.
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