Lesson 5
be - questions - present tense
be - questions - present tense
Many questions in English use the verb “be” in the present tense.
In this lesson, you will learn how to ask questions using the verb “be” in the present tense for a “yes-no” answer.
be + subject + adjective ✍🏽
Singular
Am I cold?
Are you cold?
Is he hot?
Is she hot?
Is it hot?
Plural
Are we together?
Are you interested?
Are they tired?
Short Answers:
A: Are you cold?
B: Yes, I am. (I am cold)
A: Is he a student?
B: Yes, he is.
Do you see the verb “be” in the question and the answer?
- Student: Are you a teacher?
- Teacher: Yes, I am.
- Teacher: Are you a student?
- B: Yes, I am.
be + subject + noun ✍🏽
Singular
Am I a teacher?
Are you a student?
Is he a cashier?
Is she a driver?
Is it an apartment?
Plural
Are we _____ ?
Are you ______?
Are they ______?
Short Answers:
A: Are we in school on Sunday?
B: No, you aren’t.
A: Are we in school on Monday?
B: Yes, we are.
- A: Is he a teacher?
- B: Yes, he is.
- A: Is this a website for English?
- B: Yes, it is.
- A: Is it dark outside?
- B: No, it isn’t.
- A: Are you a student?
- B: Yes, I am.
- A: Is that your computer?
- B: Yes, it is.
- A: Is your sweater blue?
- B: No, it isn’t.
In Lesson XXXXX, you will practice forming questions for things and people.