TO BE AND SHORT ANSWERS

TO BE

To be can refer to ” now” or to a permanent state. But it can also have other meanings. 

Examples: 

1. He isn’t here.
2. She‘s a secretary.
3. We are 16. 
4. I‘m cold!

Questions with tobe are easy. Change the word order. 

Examples: 1. Are you happy? 2. Are we late?

Sentences:
1. She is not hungry now.
2. The weather is really nice in May.
3. These books are so boring!
4. How old are your dad?




SHORT ANSWERS

Are you happy? Yes, I am. /No, I‘m not.

Examples:

1. Are you married? No, I’m not./Yes, I am.
2. Is your dad a doctor? No, he isn’t./Yes, he is.
3. Is your mother Mexican? Yes, she is./No, he isn’t.
4. Is the weather nice today? Yes, it is./ No, it isn't.