Be动词的使用(简单)概要1.ppt

Correct Uses of the verb BE In earlier lessons some irregular verbs were included. I’m sure you had no trouble with these because your ears know what sounds correct. However, we will review the rules just in case you become confused. Regular verbs work this way. Sometimes there’s a pattern to irregular verbs Sometimes there’s no pattern Other times you may not even recognize the verb. Singular Forms of the Verb BE Plural Forms of the Verb BE Rules for Present Tense am is are Use am with the pronoun I. Use is when you mean one person, place, or thing. Use are when you mean more than one person, place, or thing, and with the pronoun you. Examples – Present Tense Singular Examples – Present Tense Plural Write the correct present tense form of be (am, is, are) to complete the sentence. The beautiful night __________ perfect for hunting. The beautiful night is perfect for hunting. Write the correct present tense form of be (am, is, are) to complete the sentence. Papa ________ happy to see my ax sharpened. Papa is happy to see my ax sharpened. Write the correct present tense form of be (am, is, are) to complete the sentence. The hounds ________anxious to go. The hounds are anxious to go. Write the correct present tense form of be (am, is, are) to complete the sentence. He told the sheriff, I _______ Billy Colman. He told the sheriff, I am Billy Colman. Rules for Past Tense was were Use was when you mean one person place, or thing. Use were when you mean more than one person, place, or thing. Examples – Past Tense Singular Examples – Past Tense Plural Write the correct present tense form of be (was, were) to complete the sentence. I ________? as nervous as Samie, our house cat. I was as nervous as Samie, our house cat. Write the correct present tense form of be (was, were) to complete the sentence. One of the things I promised Mama _________ to not go into the river. One of the things I promised Mama was to not go into the river. Write the correct present ten