be - present - contractions

Level One

Lesson 3: be — contractions

When you speak in English, use contractions to sound like a native speaker. 

In this lesson, you will learn how to form contractions with the verb “be” in the present tense. (CEFR: A1) 

3. subject + be

Singular

I am = I‘m

you are = you‘re 

he is = he‘s

she is = she‘s 

it is = it‘s

Plural

we are = we‘re 

you are = you‘re

they are = they‘re 

 

My recommendation: Learn to form contractions. English speakers often use contractions when they talk.

3. subject + be

Teacher Paul / Paul Lawrence
Teacher Paul

Singular Contractions

  • I’m a teacher. 
  • You’re a student. (singular) 
  • He’s a student. 
  • She’s an assistant to the teacher. 
  • It’s important to learn English. 
beautiful, business, computer-15728.jpg

you / other students

Plural Contractions

  • You and I are online. 
  • We’re online together. 
  • You’re all my students. (plural)
  • They’re good students. (other people) 

be – present tense – contractions (PDF)

be – present tense – contractions

 

Part A – Directions: Underline the verb “be” in each contraction. Write the subject and the verb in the space provided. 

 

  1. She’s a student.  ________ ________

  2. They’re old.  ________ ________

  3. I’m tired. ________ ________

  4. We’re in the classroom. ________ ________

  5. It’s a beautiful day. ________ ________

  6. You’re on the internet. ________ ________

  7. He’s a football player. ________ ________

  8. That’s good. ________ ________

  9. They’re over there. ________ ________

  10. I’m a student. ________ ________

 

Part B – Directions: Write the contraction for the subject and the verb. 

 

 

  1. They are very good.  _______________

  2. She is a smart woman.  _______________

  3. I am so lazy today! _______________

  4. You are at home.  _______________

  5. We are in the classroom. _______________

  6. She is at home. _______________

  7. It is an interesting book. _______________ 

  8. You are a student. _______________

  9. They are over there. _______________

  10.  I am so happy today. _______________

Here are the answers for…

Part A: 

1. She is

2. They are

3. I am

4. We are

5. It is

6. You are

7. He is

8. That is

9. They are

10. I am

 

Here are the answers for…

Part B: 

1. They’re

2. She’s

3. I’m

4. You’re

5. We’re

6. She’s 

7. It’s

8. You’re

9. They’re

10. I’m

Next
Previous

Level One