TALKING WITH VERB BE
BE + NOUN
Identify
It is an onion.
Ferguson is a boy.
This is your birthday gift.
Name/Label
- Her name is Julia.
- He is Mr. Todds.
- They are called Woody and
Moody.
Role / Job
- I am a driver.
- Jane is the assistant of the
president.
- Eda Erdem is the captain of
National Women’s Voleyball
team.
Origin
- We are from the Netherlands.
- My flatmate is Italian.
- The melons are from
Kırkağaç.
Age
- My son is seven years old.
- The dog is only two months
old.
- My grandfather is eightyeight.
Relation
- Jason is Zoe’s husband. So
Zoe is Jason’s wife.
- Rafael is a colleague from
Spain office.
- Kevin and Ted are very good
friends.
BE + ADJECTIVE
BE + ADVERB
Status
- She isn’t married. She is
engaged.
- The elevator is ready.
- His phone is still busy.
Time
- The match is on Friday.
- The breakfast is at 8.30 in the
morning.
- Our wedding is in July.
Condition / Description
- The players aren’t tired.
- She is quite tall.
- The village is large and
crowded.
Place
- The good hotels are in the
city centre.
- My brother is at home now.
- Your bag is next to the
armchair.
TALKING WITH VERB BE
Why is BE used in the sentences below? Match them.
1. Your boss is my uncle.
2. He isn’t a bus driver.
3. Carol is very creative.
4. My surname is Woods.
5. The keys aren’t in my pockets.
6. It is a tropical fruit.
7. The building is 45 years old.
8. The report isn’t ready.
9. Our meeting is next week.
10. These flowers are from you husband.
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about a woman you know
about a man you know
about a pet you know
about something important to you
a married couple you know
a group of people you know
Name
Origin
Role
Identify
Status
Relation
Time
Age
Description
Place
TALKING WITH VERB BE
1. Your boss is my uncle.
2. He isn’t a bus driver.
3. Carol is very creative.
4. My surname is Woods.
5. The keys aren’t in my pockets.
6. It is a tropical fruit.
7. The building is 45 years old.
8. The report isn’t ready.
9. Our meeting is next week.
10. These flowers are from you husband.
4 Name
10 Origin
2 Role
6 Identify
8 Status
1 Relation
9 Time
7 Age
3 Description
5 Place