Language Focus
We use the verb to be to talk about names, jobs, feelings, ages, and where people are from.
| Subject | Form of "be" | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I | am | I am a student. |
| he / she / it | is | He is from London. She is a teacher. It is a great party. |
| you / we / they | are | You are here. We are friends. They are from Canada. |
Remember: the verb "to be" doesn't change like other verbs. It only has three forms in the present: am, is, and are — and each subject always uses the same one.
Listening: My Family
Context: describing your family
Let me tell you about my family. I am the oldest child.
My brother is ten years old. He is very funny.
My sister is seven. She is at school every day.
My mother is a nurse. She is kind to everyone.
My father is an engineer. He is busy at work.
My grandparents are in the countryside. They are happy there.
Our dog is small and brown. It is friendly with everyone.
We are a big, happy family.
Now go to Exercise 1 and answer True or False.
1. True or False
Context: My Family (from the listening)
Listen again if you need to, then choose True or False.
2. Multiple Choice
Context: a day at the beach
Choose the correct form of "be".
3. Matching
Context: animals at the zoo
Match each subject to the correct sentence ending.
4. Gap Fill
Context: a note about weekend plans
Complete the note with am, is, or are.
5. Pronoun Sort
Click each subject, then click the correct form of "be" below to sort it.
am (I)
is (he / she / it / singular)
are (you / we / they / plural)
6. Word Order
Context: at the shop
Click the words in the correct order to build each sentence.
7. Right or Wrong?
Context: a sports team
Is the form of "be" right or wrong? Click your answer.
Your Scores
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Total points across all exercises
| Exercise | Score |
|---|---|
| 1. True or False | 0 / 5 |
| 2. Multiple Choice | 0 / 6 |
| 3. Matching | 0 / 5 |
| 4. Gap Fill | 0 / 6 |
| 5. Pronoun Sort | 0 / 11 |
| 6. Word Order | 0 / 5 |
| 7. Right or Wrong | 0 / 5 |