Verb to be grammar explanation and exercises.

1.  David: Hello. I’m David Garza. I’m a new
club member.
 Beth: Hi, My name is Elizabeth Silva, but
please call me Beth.
 David: Ok, where are you from Beth?
 Beth: Brazil. How about you?
 David: I’m from Mexico.
 Beth: Oh, I love Mexico! It’s really beautiful.
 David: Thanks. So is Brazil!.

2.  Beth: Oh, good. Sonia Herrera is here.
 David: Who’s Sonia Herrera?
 Beth: She’s my classmate. We’re in the same
English class.
 David: Where’s she from?
 Beth: Colombia. Let’s go and say hello. Sorry,
what’s your last name again? Garcia?
 David: Actually, it’s Garza
 Beth: How do you spell that?
 David: G-A-R-Z-A.

3.  I am I’m
 You are You’re
 You are You’re
 We are We’re
 They are They’re
 He is He’s
 She is She’s
 It is It’s

4. I am not I`m not
 You are not You’re not / You aren’t
 We are not We’re not / We aren’t
 They are not They’re not / They aren’t
 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

5.  Am I your teacher?
Yes, you are / No, you are not
 Are you a student?
Yes, I am / No, I’m not
 Are you English students?
Yes, we are / No, we are not
 Are we in Chillán?
Yes, we are / No, we are not

6.  Are they your classmates?
Yes, they are / No, they are not
 Is he your friend?
Yes, he is / No, he is not
 Is she your mother?
Yes, she is / No, she is not
 Is it your cellphone?
Yes, it is / No, it is not

7.  What’s your name?
 My name is Chuck/ I’m Chuck.
 Where are you from?
 I’m from Chile.
 Who are they?
 They are my friends.
 Where are they from?
 They are from Santiago.

8.  WHERE? Where are you?
 WHAT? What is your name?
 WHO? Who am I?
 WHEN? When is Christmas?
 WHY? Why is the sky blue?
 WHICH? Which are my shoes?
 HOW? How are you?
Brainstorm more ideas and answer!

9. 1.- A: ……….. ‘s that?
B: Oh, that’s Miss West.
2.- A: ………… she from?
B: She’s from Miami.
3.- A: ………. her first name?
B: It’s Celia.
4.- A: ………. the two students over there?
B: Their names are Jeremy and Karen.
5.- A: ……… they from?
B: They’re from Vancouver, Canada.

10. WH QUESTIONS YES AND NO QUESTIONS
 What’s your name?  Is your name Andres?
 My name is Andres.  Yes, it is. / No, it isn’t.
 Where are you from?  Are you from Chillán?
 I’m from Chillán.  Yes, I am. / No, I’m not.
 Who is that girl?  Is she your classmate?
 She is my classmate.  Yes, she is. / No, she
 When is your birthday? isn’t.
 It’s in January.  Is your birthday in
January?
 Yes, it is. / No, it isn’t.

11.  1. A: ……. Mrs. Gray from the USA?
B: Yes, she… . She … from Chicago.
2. A: … English class at 10.00 a.m.?
B: No, … . …. at 2.00 p.m.
3.- A: … you and Monique from France?
B: Yes, …. . …. from Paris.
4.- A: … Mr. And Mrs. Tavares from Brazil?
B: no, …. . …. from Colombia.

12.  My house is very big
 Your friend is over there.
 His car is blue
 Her bag is beautiful
 Its bone is dirty.
 Our class is nice.
 Their music is great.

13. 1.- My name ….. David Garza. I’m from Mexico.
….family is in mexico city. My brother…. a
university student. ….. name is Carlos.
2.- ….. name is Sun Hee Park. I’m 20 years old. My
sister …. a student here, too. …. parents are in
Korea right now.
3.- I’m Elizabeth, but everyone calls me Beth. ….
last name is Silva. …. a student at city college. My
parents …. on vacation this week. …. in Los
Angeles.

14.  A: Hi. How are you?
 B: ……
 A: By the way, my name is …..
 B: I’m sorry. What’s your name again?
 A: ……
 B: I’m …… Are you a student here?
 A: …… How about you?
 B: ……
 A: Oh, really? And where are you from?

15.  1.- What’s your name?
 My name is Andrea Jones.
 2.- Where are you from?
 I’m from Cali, Colombia.
 3.- Are your classes interesting?
 Yes, my classes are very interesting.
 4.- What’s your favorite class?
 My favorite class is English.

16.  5.- Is your teacher American?
 No, my teacher isn’t American.
 6.- What are your classmates like?
 My classmates are very noisy.
 7.- Who is your best friend?
 My best friend is Monica.

17.  BYE  HEY
 GOOD MORNING  HI
 GOOD NIGHT  HOW ARE YOU?
 HAVE A GOOD DAY  HOW IS IT GOING?
 HELLO  SEE YOU LATER
 GOOD BYE  SEE YOU TOMORROW