Your first lesson in English is on the verb BE

So here we are. Are you ready to learn English? That's why you signed up for the free lessons, right? It's my hope that the lessons online are helpful. The Blue Level on LearnAmericanEnglishOnline.com starts you off with a lesson on the verb "be." This is the most important verb for you to learn when you are a student of English. It can also be the most confusing verb. Even advanced students of English make mistakes with "be." I'm sure you will benefit from this lesson. 

Now, look back at the last paragraph and see how many different ways in which the verb "be" is used. It takes many different forms.  That's one reason why it's so important to understand well.  

New students: Print out this checklist and keep it by your computer or mobile device. Use the list to keep track of your progress. 

Let's  begin. 

After you take a look at Lesson One in the Blue Level, try this exercise: 

Directions: Write the correct form of the verb "be" in each sentence. 

1. She _______ a good person. 

2. I ________ happy today. 

3. My children _______ at school right now. 

4. A group ________ in the meeting room. 

5. All of the information ________ available online. 

6. There _______ mice in the garage. 

7. Everybody ______ here. 

8. This _______ interesting. 

9. Reservations _______ required. 

10. My family _______ very important to me. 

How well did you do?  The answers are below. 

 

I realize this lesson is easy for some students. For something more difficult, go to the Green Levelto learn how the verb "be" is used when forming the passive voice. 

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The word of the day is "art." 

Have a good day! 

 

 

Your teacher, 

Paul

PEACE!

Answers: 1. is; 2. am; 3. are; 4. is; 5. is; 6. are; 7. is; 8. is; 9. are; 10. is