1. Discuss the state of being or linking verb "to be" (see page 46 and page 135 of text and Homework p. 33)
- The verb "to be" links the subject with its adjective or its "state of being." Examples: I am happy. The house is big. The teachers were proud.
- The verb "to be" is also an auxiliary verb. It "helps" other verbs to form the present and past progressive tense. Examples: The house is being repaired. The boys were being questioned.
- The verb "to be" is an irregular verb you must memorize the conjugation of it: Present tense: I am, He/She/It is, We/They are, You are. Past tense: I was, He/She/It was, We/They were, You were.
- The "to be" verb is often used in its contraction form: I am = I'm, He is = He's, We are = We're, They are = They're, You are = You're.
- Click here to practice using the correct forms of the "to be" verb.
3. With your partner explore the use of comparatives and superlatives.
