English Grammar Guide
The Present Simple Tense: Be vs Verbs
Usage - BE
We use the verb
We use the present simple for facts and routines.
In the present simple we do
BE + NOUN - I
am a doctor . BE + ADJECTIVE - You
are happy . BE + PREPOSITION - He
is at work. BE + VERB ✘ - I
am play football.✘ - I
play football.✔
Examples - BE
| SUBJECT | ... | |
|---|---|---|
| I | ||
| You | ||
| He | ||
Examples - Verbs
| SUBJECT | ... | |
|---|---|---|
| I | in London. | |
| You | football. | |
| We | chocolate. | |
| Symbols & Abbreviations | ||
|---|---|---|
| ✔ | Correct | |
| ✘ | Incorrect | |
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* 12th November, 2024
* 12th November, 2024
See Also
01) Be in the Present Simple Tense: am/are/is
02) The Present Simple Tense: Verb Forms
03) The Present Simple Tense: Negatives
04) The Present Simple Tense: Open Questions
05) The Present Simple Tense: Closed Questions & Short Answers
06) The Present Simple Tense: Jobs
07) The Past Simple Tense: Regular Verbs
08) Time Phrases: in/at/on/every
