What is the verb ‘be’?
The verb be is one of the most important verbs in English. We use it to talk about who or what someone or something is, where they are, or how they feel.
It changes its form depending on the subject. For he, she, и they, we use specific forms.
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How do we use 'is' with 'he' and 'she'?
When you talk about one male person, you use the pronoun he. When you talk about one female person, you use the pronoun she.
- Для he и she, the form of be является is.
- We can say He is или She is.
- In spoken English and informal writing, we often use a shorter form called a contraction: he's и she's.
How do we use 'are' with 'they'?
When you talk about two or more people or things, you use the pronoun they.
- Для they, the form of be является are.
- We say They are.
- The contraction for they are является they're.
Why are contractions important?
Contractions are very common in everyday English. Native speakers use them all the time when they talk.
- They make your English sound more natural.
- He is и he's означают одно и то же.
- She is и she's означают одно и то же.
- They are и they're означают одно и то же.
| Pronoun | Full Form (+) | Contracted Form (+) |
|---|---|---|
| he | he is | he's |
| she | she is | she's |
| they | they are | they're |
Примеры
- He is a student.
- She is from Brazil.
- They are happy.
- He's my brother.
- She's at home.
- They're good friends.
- He is tall.
- She is a doctor.
- They are in the park.
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Many Spanish speakers sometimes forget to use the verb be because in Spanish, you can often omit the subject pronoun and the verb 'ser/estar' is implied. However, in English, the verb be is almost always necessary.
- Неправильно: He happy.
- Правильно: He is happy. или He's happy.
Another common mistake is confusing is и are:
- Неправильно: They is friends.
- Правильно: They are friends. или They're friends.
Часто задаваемые вопросы
What does 'be' mean when we use 'is' or 'are'?
When we use is или are, the verb be helps us describe someone's identity (He is a teacher.), their nationality (She is Spanish.), or their location (They are here.).
Can I use 'it is' with 'be'?
Yes, you can! Just like he is и she is, мы используем it is (или it's) for a single thing or animal. For example, It is a book.
Is 'he's' always 'he is'?
For A1 English, yes, you can think of he's как he is. Later, you will learn that he's can also mean he has, but for now, focus on he is.
Why is it important to learn 'be' forms correctly?
Learning the correct forms of be is very important because it is a basic building block for almost all English sentences. Using it correctly helps you make clear and understandable sentences right from the start.
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