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A1 Level Reading & Vocabulary Grammar: Verb "To Be" Comprehension Quiz

In this lesson you will read a short conversation about meeting someone for the first time, learn essential everyday vocabulary, study the verb "to be" (am / is / are), and check your understanding with a simple quiz.

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Reading — Nice to Meet You!

Hello! My name is Sarah. I am from Canada. I am a student. I am twenty years old.

This is my friend, Tom. He is from England. He is a teacher. He is thirty years old.

We are happy to be here. We like this English class. The class is interesting and the teacher is very kind.

Nice to meet you!

Hover over the highlighted words to see their meanings.

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Key Vocabulary
hello excl.
A word used to greet someone.
"Hello! How are you?"
name n.
The word or words that you are called.
"My name is Anna."
from prep.
Used to say where someone was born or lives.
"I am from Brazil."
student n.
A person who studies at a school or university.
"She is a good student."
teacher n.
A person whose job is to teach others.
"The teacher is very kind."
friend n.
A person you know well and like.
"Tom is my best friend."
happy adj.
Feeling or showing pleasure or satisfaction.
"I am happy today."
interesting adj.
Keeping your attention because it is exciting or unusual.
"This book is very interesting."
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Grammar Focus — The Verb "To Be" (am / is / are)

Positive sentences

Subject Verb "to be" Example
I am "I am from Canada."
He / She / It is "She is a teacher."
You / We / They are "We are happy."

Negative sentences — add "not"

Subject + am / is / are + not + ...
"I am not from England."    "He is not a student."    "We are not tired."
Short forms: I'm not  |  He isn't / She isn't  |  We aren't / You aren't / They aren't

Questions — put the verb before the subject

Am / Is / Are + subject + ...?
"Are you a student?"  —  "Yes, I am." / "No, I am not."
"Is he from England?"  —  "Yes, he is." / "No, he isn't."

Tip: The verb "to be" is the most important verb in English. Always match the verb to the subject: I am, she is, they are.

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Comprehension & Grammar Quiz

Choose the best answer. Click Check Answers when you are ready.

1Where is Sarah from?
2What is Tom's job?
3Choose the correct sentence.
4Fill in the blank: "We _______ happy to be here."
5How do you make a negative sentence with "to be"?
6Which question is correct?