VERB TO BE

The verb to be is the most important verb in the English language. Be is an irregular verb with several forms. We use be as a main verb and an auxiliary verb.

Be as a main verb has a number of meanings. We use the verb to be:

To talk about permanent or temporary qualities or states. Example: The food is so good in Italy.

To talk about our nationality and our identity within groups or clubs. Example: I am Spaniard.  They are Real Madrid fans.

To talk about a person’s job or profession. Note the use of a with singular names of jobs and professions. Example: My sister is a vet. My brothers are firefighters.

To talk about age. Example: How old are you? I am 39 years old.

To talk how people are related (relationships). Example: Sarah is my cousin. Who is your father?

To refer to where people, places and things are situated. Example: I am at home. The shops are at the end of the street. Where is your jacket?

To talk about time and dates. Examples: It’s six o’clock. Today is Monday. My birthday is on the 23^rd of December.What time is it? What day is it today?

To talk about behaviour and personality. Examples: She is a nice person.  He is not mean.

To describe feelings, emotions and situations. Examples: I am happy. They are sad. Are you hungry?

To talk about and describe people, animals, places and things. Example: London is a beautiful city. How is the weather in London? It's raining 

Be is one of three auxiliary verbs in English: be, do and have. We use be to make the continuous form and the passive voice:
I’m reading a book about the Second World War at the moment. (continuous)
The job was advertised last week. (passive)

The past tense of To Be in English has two forms: WAS and WERE

We refer to future time using be going to or will. Examples:
I’m going to London on Saturday.
Are you going to London on Saturday?
I’m not going to London on Saturday?
I will be a vet when I grow up.
Will you be a good vet when you grow up?
Yes, I will be the best vet when I grow up.
No, I will not (won’t) be a vet, I will be a doctor.

Who will be your son's godmother?

Write some sentences using the verb to be with different tenses as well as in negative and interrogative form.