Simple Present Tense VERB BE To talk about temporary situations
Verb be ( Ser o estar) I am ( I’m ) She He is ( She’s , He’s , It’s ) It We You are ( We’re , You’re , They’re ) They
Affirmative Statement Subject + verb be + complement Example : I am happy . ( I’m ) She is a teacher . ( She’s ) They are in the park . ( They’re ) Places Feelings Adjectives Professions and occupations
Negative Statement Subject + verb be + not + complement Example : I am not happy ( Long form ) She is not a teacher . ( Contraction : is + not = isn’t ) They are not in the park . ( Contraction : are + not = aren’t )
Question Statement Verb be + Subject + complement + ? Example : Are you happy ? Is she a teacher ? Are they in the park ?
Answer Statement Yes / No + Subject + Verb be Example : Yes , I am - No , I am not Yes , She is – No , she is not ( isn’t )
PRACTICE Complete the following sentences with the respective VERB BE . 1. The girl _______________ in the playground . 2. My father ______________ ( not ) in the meeting. 3. The children ________________ in the day care . 4. My sister and I _______________ in the cinema. 5. _____________ the dog in the backyard ? 6. _____________ the students in the classroom ?