2. GRAMMAR

Apuntes

• Grammar: The Verb "Be" Read the examples. What do you notice about the formation of the negative and question forms of the verb "be"? A. Are you a singer/player? B. No, I'm not. I'm the coach. A. Are you Mexican? B. Yes, we are. We're from Guadalajara. A. Is Jack in your class? B. No, he isn't. He's in class 4. A. Is Jill a mother? B. Yes, she is. A. Who are they? B. They're my friends. A. Are they Hungarians? B. No, they aren't. They're from Poland. • Practice: Complete the Dialogues with the Correct Form of the Verb "Be" 1. A: Who's that with Iris? B: That's Vanessa. She **is** a student at the college. A: **Are** Iris and Vanessa friends? B: Well, yes, but they **are** best friends. 2. A: Hello, my name's Alan. B: Hi, I **am** Fred. Nice to meet you. A: Fred? Is that from Alfred? B: No, it **is**. It's from Frederick. 3. A: Hello, **are** you Simone Corbett? B: No, I'm Sally Colby. A: Oh, sorry, **is** your address 7 Faraday Street? B: Yes, it **is**. 4. A: Look! There's Greg and Bob. B: **Are** they on the soccer team? A: Yes, they **are** great players. B: Who **is** that? A: That’s Don Davis. H...