Verbo "to be" en oraciones afirmativas

I have two brothers Alexis is smart Anaya is samrt too.

Freddy and Chris are the co-founders of Platzi.

They are Mario and Luigi, they are plumbers, hard workers and they are brothers. 

They are Jessica and Mary. They are short. They are polite.


They are Andre and Manu They are twenty four years old They are my inspiration

They are Marco and Ignacio They are happy They are friends

They are Mar and Ana. They are best friends. They are very happy with their jobs.

I`m Valentina, and he is Danniel, we are couple, we are learning english in platzi. he is learning web development too, and I am learning Figma.

They are Sofia and Tomas, they are friendly, Sofia is young and Tomas is old.

I have two brothers, the one is very worker, it name is jhancarlos, the second is a girl,she is dark and tall, it name is Daniela.

They are Jhon and Felipe. They are tall. they are intelligent.

They are Marco and Henry, They are smart, They are very strong.

they are Jacki, Eli and Madison . they are is friends. they are sinblings.

Hi everyone! My name is Boris Aciares. Nice to meet you! I'm happy for to be here in my second class. I will continue with the example: My brother is a Psychologist. He is a good man. Pablo is my best friend. he is very kind with the other people.

She is Camila my friend . She is very kind. My father is Pedro. He is funny. Juan y Carlos are friends.

My boyfriend is Nardy. He is tall and friendly.

My brother is Jose Miguel. He is older that I He is brown hair He is spanish

• They are very beautiful • He is tired • She is hangry

The verb "to be" is used in three particular situations: 1. **Descriptions**: To state who someone is or what something is (e.g., "I am John"). 2. **Characteristics**: To describe a person's occupation or traits (e.g., "She is tall" or "I am a teacher"). 3. **Present Conditions**: To indicate a current state or feeling (e.g., "I am happy"). These usages help form clear and meaningful sentences in English.

I am Estalinosky and I have two sisters, Minoska is the older sister and Santa is my little sister

Hi everyone! * He is Kane. * He is old. * He is excited

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They are Maria and Eliab. They are family. They are good people.

I am Rocio. I have one child.

they are Isabella and Marley. They are my children. They are my happines.

**My answers to the assignment:** Kathy **is** my friend. * She **is** from Colombia. * She **is** funny. * She **is** living in South Korea. **My answers to the homework:** Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb "to be" (am, is, are). 1. I **(am)** happy today. 2. She **(is)** young. 3. They **(are)** friendly. 4. He **(is)** tall and thin. 5. We **(are)** tired. 6. The dog **(is)** big and strong. 7. You **(are)** thirsty. 8. My brother **(is)** angry. 9. The house **(is)** small and nice. 10. I **(am)** hungry.

* She is my mom. She is small, but she has a lot of energy. She loves me, and I love she. * Miguel is my brother. He is fat and tall. He is a good father. * Andres is my cousin, and we love to play basketball. He is tall and very smart. Also, he loves to listen to hip-hop, just like me. 1. **I <u>am</u> happy today because I have a lot of challenges to complete.** 2. **She <u>is</u> young, and is able to do a lot of things.** 3. **They <u>are</u> friendly, and I want to be their friend.** 4. **He <u>is</u> tall and thin. He could be a good basketball player.** 5. **We <u>are</u> tired, and we just want to lie down.** 6. **The dog <u>is</u> big and strong. It looks like a bear.** 7. **You <u>are</u> thirsty. Here is some water.** 8. **My brother <u>is</u> angry because I was hiding his toy.** 9. **The house <u>is</u> small and nice. The people who live there are nice.** 10. **I <u>am</u> hungry. I don't want to work anymore.**

Use verb to be: * Descriptions * Characteristics * Present condition ***Verb to be*** I (am) She, He and It (is) You, We and They (are)

They are Ana and Jose. They are happy. They are friends.

* They are Paula and Valentina * They are sisters * They are happy

They are Pedro and Lucia. They are Smart They are Tall

# Understanding the Verb "To Be" in English *Based on an English learning lesson by John* This article summarizes a lesson focusing on the verb **"to be"** in English, presented by John, a teacher. It explores the different situations in which "to be" is used, the correct grammatical forms, and how to apply them with real and hypothetical examples. The article also includes a vocabulary practice section and a call to action for learners. ## 🧠 The Three Main Uses of the Verb "To Be" John explains that the verb "to be" is commonly used in three distinct contexts: ### 1. **Descriptions** Used to describe identity or names. * **Example:** *I am John.* * This sentence tells us the speaker's name, which is a descriptive use. ### 2. **Characteristics** Used to express occupations, roles, or inherent traits. * **Example:** *I am a teacher.* * The speaker is describing their job or occupation. ### 3. **Present Conditions** Used to express emotional or physical states. * **Example:** *I am happy.* * This reflects a current emotional condition. ## 🔄 Forms of the Verb "To Be" The verb "to be" changes depending on the subject of the sentence. John introduces the three forms: ### 1. **Am** Used **only** with the subject **"I"**. * **Examples:** * *I am John.* * *I am happy.* * Incorrect uses: *I is*, *I are* ❌ ### 2. **Is** Used with singular third-person subjects: **he**, **she**, or **it**. * **Examples:** * *He is Jess.* * *She is tall.* * *It is a car.* * Incorrect uses: *He am*, *It am*, *She are* ❌ ### 3. **Are** Used with plural subjects and the pronouns **you**, **we**, and **they**. * **Examples:** * *You are a student.* * *We are friends.* * *They are happy.* * **Note:** "You are" works for both singular and plural forms. * Incorrect uses: *You is*, *We is*, *They am* ❌ ## 📝 Summary Table of "To Be" Forms SubjectCorrect FormExampleIamI am JohnHe/She/ItisHe is happyYouareYou are a studentWeareWe are friendsTheyareThey are excited ## 📚 Vocabulary Practice Using "To Be" John guides learners through vocabulary examples to reinforce the verb's use in different contexts: ### Emotions & Feelings * **Happy**: *I am happy.* * **Sad**: *He is sad.* * **Tired**: *She is tired.* * **Angry**: *She is angry.* * **Hungry**: *They are hungry.* * **Excited**: *He is excited.* ### Weather & Temperature * **Cold**: *It is cold.* (e.g., in Toronto) ### Size & Appearance * **Big**: *It is big.* (e.g., a plane) * **Small**: *They are small.* (e.g., flowers) * **Young**: *They are young.* (e.g., kids) ## ✍️ Suggested Practice Activity John encourages learners to apply their knowledge by creating personal sentences. Here's the recommended exercise: ### Activity: Describe three people you know (friends or family members) using the verb "to be." Mention their name and two characteristics. #### Example: * *They are Mark and Lucas.* * *They are young.* * *They are friends.* Write your sentences in the comments or practice them aloud. ## ✅ Conclusion This lesson provided a clear and structured overview of the verb **"to be"** in English. Here's a quick recap: * **"To be"** is used for **descriptions**, **characteristics**, and **present conditions**. * The forms **am**, **is**, and **are** depend on the subject: * *I am*, *he/she/it is*, *you/we/they are* * Vocabulary practice helps reinforce sentence structure and meaning. ### 📌 Final Tip: Practice daily by describing people, places, or things around you using "to be." This will help solidify your understanding and boost your confidence in English. See you in the next class!

* They are Moises and Lucas * They are hungry * They are brothers.

I am am Engineer They are fathers We are the Champions

I am a Software Developer She is a great coworker You are amazing students He is a project manager It is a great project We are growing in the team

I have two firends, and i will meet with them today, they are Youngs, she likes smookeweed every day, and me too, but today we will gotta to the mall, to buy a tools. they are friendly's

They are Manuel and Roberta They are siblings They are happy

They are my friends Julia and Alex Julia is very tall and smart Alex is funny, smart and very kind they are my best friends

* My mom is a nurse! * They are hungry and angry, but also have a meeting! * Today is a shopping day

They are David and Carly. They are young. They are siblings.

They are old Jhon is happy My house is big

I am Julio I am an Engineer and Student I am Forty-Two Years Old

These are Marcos and Martín, we are friends. Marcos lives in Buenos Aires and Martín lives in Mendoza. I live in Córdoba. We dream go to Platzi Conf once and we will achieve it soon

She is my sister she is friendlly she is hungry

**Verbo "to be" en oraciones afirmativas** verb "to be" (am, is, are). 1\. I am happy today. 2\. She is young. 3\. They are friendly. 4\. He is tall and thin. 5\. We are tired. 6\. The dog it is big and strong. 7\. You are thirsty. 8\. My brother is angry. 9\. The house it is small and nice. 10\. I am hungry.

i am Diana You are happy we are artist

She is my mom, she is friendly and a little bit old, she is the best mom.

THEY ARE SMALL THEY ARE HAPPY THEY ARE BEATIFULL

They are Daniela and Carolina They are beautiful They are sisters

1. They are Lina and Rosse  2. They are family  3. They are beautiful

THANK YOU!

They are Marcos and Sara. They are Boyfriend. They are happy together.

They are Fredy and Oscar They are neighbors They are engineers

They are Julio and Patricia They are my Best friends They are beautiful and smart

They are Alba and Leo, my parents They are Lucas and Juan, they are english teachers. They are Geral and Cristian, they are wife an husband.

they are Juan and Julio. they are happy they are student english in school platzi

They are Diana and Paul They are a architect

I AM ANGELA I HAVE TWO BROTHERS, ZULMA AND DANIEL THEY ARE ZULMA AND DANIEL THEY ARE YOUNG

they are Mafe and jefferson they are a couple they are very happy

1. Maria is big 2. They are brothers 3. she is small

They are Juan and Alba They are very close to me They are a man and a woman

They are Juliette and Romeo, they are in love and they are happy

They are Carlos and Javier. They are brothers. Carlos is Agronom and Javier is engineer.

They are **Susan** and **Russell.** They are **kind** and **friendly.** They are my **best friends. 💙**

1. I´m happy. 2. She is young. 3. They are friendly. 4. He is tall and thin. 5. We are tired. 6. The dog is big and strong. 7. You are thirty. 8. My brother is angry. 9. The house is small and nice. 10. I´m hungry.

**<u>ACTIVITY:</u> Make 3 descriptions (name + 2 characteristics).** 1. They are Susi and Fabián. 2. They are married. 3. They are friendly and humble.

I'm happy, a new Course

They are Antonio and Arturo. They are not young. They are strong.

am : I are : they, we, 2 or + is: she, he, it

V. to be = am,are,is

<u>Practice vocabulary with the Verb TO BE:</u> * I **am** happy. She **is** happy. You **are** happy. (Estoy/Ella es/Él es Feliz) * He **is** sad. (Él está triste) * She **is** tired. (Ella está cansada) * They **are** hungry. (Ellos tienen hambre) * She **is** angry. (Ella está enojada) * It **is** cold. (Hace frío) * The airplane **is** big / It**'s** big. (El avión es grande / Es grande) * The flowers **are** small / They **are** small. (Las flores son pequeñas / Son pequeñas) * They **are** happy. (Ellos son o están felices) * He **is** excited. (Él está emocionado)