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? 

Teacher Paul
Teacher Paul
  • Student: Are you a teacher? 
  • Teacher: Yes, I am. 
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student
  • 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.

Teacher Paul
Teacher Paul
  • 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. 
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student
  • 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.