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GRAMMAR

LESSON 7:

Simple Present Tense 4

Goal

I can use simple present yes/no questions with be-verbs.

Grammar Point

Read the grammar point with your tutor.

Use simple present yes/no questions with be-verbs to ask closed questions* about people and things.

*closed questions usually require simple yes/no answers

  • For be-verb sentences, switch the subject-verb order.

BE-VERB SENTENCE

BE-VERB QUESTION

You are American.

Are you American?

He is a doctor.

Is he a doctor?

They are tall.

Are they tall?

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Are you okay?

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Is it sunny?

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Are they sleepy?

  • Use short phrases to positively answer yes/no questions with be-verbs.

POSITIVE ANSWERS

Yes, I am.

Yes, you are.

Yes, he is.

Yes, she is.

Yes, it is.

Yes, we are.

Yes, they are.

ex

Q: Are you okay?
A: Yes, I am.

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Q: Is it sunny?
A: Yes, it is.

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Q: Are they sleepy?
A: Yes, they are.

  • Use short phrases to negatively answer yes/no questions with be-verbs too.

NEGATIVE ANSWERS

No, I’m not.

No, you aren’t.

No, he isn’t.

No, she isn’t.

No, it isn’t.

No, we aren’t.

No, they aren’t.

ex

Q: Are you okay?
A: No, I’m not.

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Q: Is it sunny?
A: No, it isn’t.

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Q: Are they sleepy?
A:
No, they aren’t.

Sentence Builder

Build new sentences using the grammar point, the original sentences, and the words in parentheses. The form of some words may need to be changed.
Build new sentences using the grammar point, the original sentences, and the words in parentheses. The form of some words may need to be changed.
ex

Are you tired?

(he)
   Is he tired   ?
  • Am I late?

(we)
                            ?
  • No, he isn’t.

(they)
                            .
  • Is it from France?

(you)
                            ?
  • Are they okay?

(she)
                            ?
  • Are you sick?

(I)
                            ?
  • Yes, she is.

(you)
                            .
  • Is he American?

(they)
                            ?
  • Is she a teacher?

(you)
                            ?
  • Are they good?

(it)
                            ?
  • No, it isn’t.

(I)
                            .

Practice

Make new sentences using the grammar point. Change the statements into questions.

ex

They’re Pomeranians.

Are they Pomeranians?
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They’re Pomeranians.

Are they Pomeranians?
  • He’s a doctor.

  • You’re sleepy.

  • It’s good.

  • She’s hungry.

  • I’m funny.

  • We’re late.

  • He’s sick.

  • You’re from Kyoto.

  • They’re okay.

  • It’s interesting.

Q&A

PART 1
Answer the questions using the grammar point and your own information.
  • Are you hungry?
  • Is it hot today?
  • Are you from Kyoto?
  • Are your friends funny?
  • Is your best friend tall?
PART 2
Use the grammar point to ask your tutor some questions. You can use the ideas below or your own ideas.
you / from Manila
it / sunny today
your family / big
you / hungry
your best friend / a RareJob Eikaiwa tutor
Filipino food / good