Unit 01 :
Be(動詞) : 現在進行式
Be (Verb)： am / is / are

Beginner

Summary

A Be verb connects a subject to a verb in a sentence in order to show the action that is being done.

Sentence Practice 1

Repeat these sentences with your teacher first.

1. My name is Anny.
2. I am 21 years old.
3. I am Taiwanese. I’m from Taiwan.
4. I am a student.
5. My father is a doctor, and my mother is a teacher.
6. I am not married.
7. My favorite color is pink.
8. I am interested in art. 
9. I am not married.

Sentence Practice 2

Affirmative sentences

I am

=

I’m

he is

=

he’s

she is

=

she’s

it is

=

it’s

we are

=

we’re

you are

=

you’re

they are

=

they’re

Negative sentences 

I am not

=

I’m not

he is not

=

he’s not / he isn’t

she is not

=

she’s not / she isn’t

it is not

=

it’s not / it isn’t

we are not

=

we’re not/ we aren’t

you are not

=

you’re not / you aren’t

they are not

=

they’re not / they aren’t

Let’s practice

Repeat these sentences with your teacher.

  1. I’m cold. Can you close the door, please?
  2. I’m 44 years old. My husband is 49.
  3. Kevin is a father. He has two daughters.
  4. Micky is afraid of cats. 
  5. It’s 07:00. You’re late.
  6. Nancy and I are best friends.
  7. Your car key is on the table.
  8. I’m tired,but I’m not sleepy.
  9. Michael isn’t interested in fashion. He’s interested in science.
  10. Kate isn’t a teacher. She is a hair designer.
  11. It’s sunny today,but it isn’t warm.
  12. They aren’t American. They’re Australian.

Extra practice

that’s

=

 that is

here’s

=

here is

there’s

=

there is

  1. Thank you so much. That’s very nice to meet you.
  2. Look! There’s Laco.”
  3. Here’s your bag.”  “Thank you!”