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Practica el uso del verbo "to be"

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The verb to be is one of the fundamental pillars of the English language. Mastering its use in questions, affirmative and negative answers will open the door to more fluent and natural conversations. Through everyday dialogues, we will explore how this versatile verb helps us describe people, moods and relationships.

How to ask questions with the verb to be?

The structure for asking questions with the verb to be is simple but powerful. Simply place the verb at the beginning of the sentence, followed by the subject. For example:

  • Is he Carlos?
  • Is she happy?
  • Are they friends?

How to answer in the affirmative and negative?

Answers can be short or complete, depending on the context:

Affirmative answers:

  • Short: Yes, he is.
  • Complete: Yes, she is happy.

Negative answers:

  • Short: No, he isn't.
  • Complete: No, he is Luis.

What emotional vocabulary can we use with to be?

Emotions are an essential part of our daily conversations. Some common moods are:

  • Happy
  • Angry
  • Sad
  • Excited

How to describe relationships between people?

The verb to be allows us to express connections between individuals:

  • They are friends
  • They are excited

How to practice this knowledge?

To master the use of the verb to be, it is fundamental:

  • Create simple questions using is or are
  • Practice both affirmative and negative answers.
  • Use vocabulary related to emotions and personal relationships.

Constant practice is the key to mastering any aspect of English. We invite you to share your exercises and doubts in the comments section to continue improving together.

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* Is he sad? * No, he is angry * Ah, ok ![](https://snipboard.io/Tluh1w.jpg)
Friend 2: Is she your friend? Friend 1: No, she isn't my friend Friend 3: Is she your girlfriend? Friend 1: Yes, she's my girlfriend Friend 2: Is it a joke? Friend 1: No, she's really my girlfriend Friend 3: I don't know, I think is a Joke ![](https://static.platzi.com/media/user_upload/image-d0c34f8a-0d58-404b-9bb2-2ab48a6c1fed.jpg)
Is he handsome? No, he isn't. Is he a good boyfriend? No, he isn't.
hi Oscar, ¿is he Marco? no, he isn´t Marco. he is Juán oh, is Juan. ¿is he angry? no, he is hungry oh, ok Oscar, ¿is she gabriela? no, she isn´t. she is Mariana ¿Mariana and Juan are dating? yes, they are dating ¿are they excited? yes, they are very excited
Is she Angry ? Yes She is OH
Is he happy ? NO, he is sad Oh ; ok
Affirmative, negative, and question forms of the verb "to be" that we have seen in this class are: 1. **Affirmative Form:** - He is Carlos. - She is happy. - They are friends. 2. **Negative Form:** - He is not Luis. - She is not sad. - They are not excited. 3. **Question Form:** - Is he Carlos? - Is she happy? - Are they friends? These examples will help you practice using the verb "to be" in different contexts.
🐮 Is it an lion? No, it isn't - No, it is not, No, it's not 🦁 Is it a lion? Yes, it is \---------------------- 📚👦 📚👦 Are you teachers? No, we are not - No, we aren't- No, we're not 📚👦 📚👦 Are you students? Yes, we are \--------------- 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Are they friends? No, they are no - No, they're not - No, they aren't 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦 Are they a family? Yes, they are
is she Sara? yes, she is Are they colleagues? no, they aren´t
Are they share a house? Yes, they are. Are you housewife? No, I´m not
Roberto , i she Sara ? No , she is not , is Luisa Ohh, yes , is she sad ? Yes she is Hello , are you Camila ? Yes , i am Camila Ok, are you hungry ? No , i am not Hello Camila , Hello Luisa Are they sisters ? yes , they are
He is Small? No, he´s not, he is tall Is she beautiful? Yes, she is Are they enemies? No, they are not, they are best friends
is she Maria? No, She is not Maria She is Moon Ga-young ... is she sad? No, she´s not She is Happy ![](https://static.platzi.com/media/user_upload/image-eebb22fa-4fad-45ba-9d50-1b7b97a485e3.jpg)
are they thinking? no, they aren't is she ugly? no, she is beautiful is it calm? no, isn't
1. Is she tired? no, she isn´t. 2. Is the cat hungry? yes, it is. 3. Are they sad? no,they are not
* My sister is young? Yes, she is / no, she is not * My phone is big? Yes, it is / no, it is * They are tall? Yes, they are / no, they not
ACTIVITY: Make three questions using the verb "to be" and answer them (questions, affirmative and negative forms) 1. Are we students? - Yes, we are. 2. Am I sad? - No, I'm not. I'm happy. 3. Is he at work? - No, he's not. He's playing football.
* Is he Carlos? - No, he's Luis. * Is he sad? - No, he's angry. * Is he Ana? - Ni, she's Paula. * Is she happy? - Yes, she is. * Are they friends? - Yes, they are. * Are they excited? - Yes, they are.
Carlos: Hi Javier, Are you hungry? Javier: Yes, I am. Is she your girlfriend? Carlos: No, She isn't . She is my friend. Javier: are you hangry? They: yes, we are.