Using the Verb To Be

Using the Verb To Be

6th Grade · ELA · 40 min· Eld-si.6-8, Eld-la.6-8,sl.ii.6.3, L.ss.6.1, L.ss.6.3, L.ss.6.1, L.rl.6.4

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Learning Objective

I can use the verb "to be" correctly in simple sentences.

  • 1

    The forms of the verb 'to be' in the present simple are am, is, and are.

  • 2

    Use 'am' with the pronoun I, as in 'I am here'.

  • 3

    Use 'is' with the pronouns he, she, and it, and use 'are' with the pronouns you, we, and they.