Verb to be — all forms — Your First Conversation
Grammar: Verb to be
Free ESL grammar exercise on verb to be — all forms themed around your first conversation. Printable worksheet from EnglishPlans.com.
What's on this worksheet
A Level 1 (beginner) ESL grammar exercise on daily life, practising verb to be. The worksheet has a short reading excerpt, a grammar reference and graded practice items.
From the reading
In English, the first question is almost always the same. "What is your name?" The answer is always short. "I am Maria. I am from Brazil." The questions are friendly. They are not difficult."
Grammar: Verb to Be
- Positive
- I am a student. She is from Japan. They are friendly. — use am / is / are
- Negative
- I am not a teacher. He isn't from Canada. — add not or use isn't / aren't
Sample items
- I ______ a student.
- ______ he from Canada? No, he is not.
- They ______ from Japan. They are from Thailand.
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