“To Be” in plural form
- We are in the supply room.
- You are in the supply room.
- They are in the supply room.
- We are not in the supply room.
- You are not in the supply room.
- They are not in the supply room.
Contractions
- We are = We‘re
- You are = You‘re
- They are = They‘re
- We are + not = We‘re not
Exercise
Complete the conversations. Write We’re, You’re, They’re in the blank.
A: Are Sandra and Elena here?
B: No, they are not. (1)________ in the office.
A: Are we in the Meeting Room A?
B: No, we’re not. (2)________ in Meeting Room B.
A: Where are they? In the parking lot?
B: No, (3) ________ not in the parking lot. They’re in the supply room.
A: Are the offices down the hall?
B: No, (4) ________ across from the meeting room.
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How to make questions and answers with “to be” in plural form
- Are we partners? – Yes, we are. / – No, we‘re not
- Are you partners? – Yes, you are. / – No, you‘re not
- Are they partners? – Yes, they are. / – No, they‘re not
Exercise
Complete the conversations. Write the words on the blank.
A: Are they in the supply room?
B: No, (1)_______ not.
A: Allen and Eva, (2)_______ engineers?
B: Yes, we are.
A: (3)_______ here?
B: Yes, but they’re in the restroom right now.
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“To Be” for information questions and question words
- Where is the post office? – It’s on Main Street.
- What is your occupation? – I’m a cashier in a restaurant.
- Who are they? – They are my new friends
- Where am I? – You are on Walter Street.
Exercise
Complete the questions. Choose words. Write the words on the blank.
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