To Be
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The verb be means exist, have a specified characteristic or quantity, or occupy a specific place. The verb be is often contracted when used with pronouns.
The following table shows the different forms of be that are used when talking about the present.
| Be | Contraction | |
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I am
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I'm | |
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you are
|
you're | |
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he is
|
he's | |
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she is
|
she's | |
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it is
|
it's | |
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we are
|
we're | |
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they are
|
they're |
Examples
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Where are you?
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Where is she?
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We're here.
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She is thirsty.
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I'm hungry.
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You are late.
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They are angry.
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The sky is blue.
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Conversations
The conversations section of the lessons includes a conversation between two or more people to help you learn how to use English in everyday conversations. Look at the vocabulary section to find the meanings of any words you don't know. Practice both speaking and writing the conversations. As your knowledge of English increases, try expanding the conversations, and practice creating your own conversations. This will be a great help for improving your English speaking abilities.
English
Eric: Hi! My name is Eric. What's your name?
Ashley: My name is Ashley. Nice to meet you.
Eric: Nice to meet you too. Do you live around here?
Ashley: No, I am on vacation. I live in London.
Eric: How long are you here for?
Ashley: One more week.
Eric: Enjoy your vacation.
Ashley: Thanks. bye!
Quiz
Write the correct English word or phrase for each question.