Using the Verb To Be
6th Grade•40 minutes•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
Learning Objective
I can use the verb "to be" correctly in simple sentences.
Key Concepts
The forms of the verb 'to be' in the present simple are am, is, and are.
Use 'am' with the pronoun I, as in 'I am here'.
Use 'is' with the pronouns he, she, and it, and use 'are' with the pronouns you, we, and they.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 9 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Complete the sentence: I ____ a student.
2. Which sentence uses the verb 'to be' correctly?
3. Write a sentence using 'is' to describe a pet.
...and 6 more questions
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