Grammar: A1 - Sentence Structure - Basics - Lesson 2: Simple Affirmative Statements with 'be'

Grammar: The Verb 'Be' (Affirmative) A1 Lesson 2: Making Simple Positive Statements What you will learn: By the end of this lesson, you will be able to make simple positive sentences using "am," "is," and "are" to describe, identify, and locate things. The Forms of 'Be' The verb 'to be' is the most common verb in English. It changes depending on the subject. An affirmative statement is a positive sentence that states a fact. Matching 'Be' with the Subject Subject Verb 'Be' Example I am I am happy. He / She / It is She is a doctor. The dog is brown. We / You / They are We are in Siem Reap. They are students. Three Basic Sentence Patterns We use these forms of 'be' to make three types of simple sentences. 1. Describing Things Use [Subject + be + Adjective] to describe something. Example: The weather is hot . 2. Identifying Things Use [Subject + be + Noun] to say what something is. Example: He is a fisherman . 3. Locating Things Use […