Is Am Are |

Is Am Are | | Englisch Grammatik

The verb "to be" is one of the most important verbs in English. It is used in different ways depending on the situation. Below is an easy explanation of when to use "to be" and when to use other verbs.
When to Use "To Be":
  1. Describing Something or Someone:
    • Use "to be" when describing what something or someone is or looks like.
    • Examples:
      • She is happy.
      • The sky is blue.
    • Here, you are stating what someone or something is.
  2. Talking About Age:
    • We use "to be" to talk about age.
    • Examples:
      • I am 25 years old.
      • He is 10 years old.
  3. Talking About Time:
    • Use "to be" when telling time or talking about dates.
    • Examples:
      • It is 8 o'clock.
      • Today is Monday.
  4. Location:
    • Use "to be" when talking about where something or someone is located.
    • Examples:
      • The book is on the table.
      • They are in the park.
  5. Passive Voice:
    • When something happens to someone or something, use "to be" in the passive form.
    • Examples:
      • The cake was eaten by the children.
      • The house is being painted.
When to Use Other Verbs:
  • If you are describing an action, use an action verb, not "to be".
    • Examples:
      • She runs every morning. (not "She is runs")
      • They eat dinner at 7 p.m.
  • If you are describing possession, use the verb "to have" or other appropriate verbs.
    • Examples:
      • I have a car. (not "I am have a car")
      • He owns a house.
  • For other types of actions, use the verb that directly shows the action.
    • Examples:
      • She writes letters.
      • They travel every summer.
Summary:
  • Use "to be" to describe states, age, time, location, and in the passive voice.
  • Use other verbs when talking about actions or possession.
By understanding these basic rules, you can decide when to use "to be" or a different verb in your sentences.
English Exercise: Little vs Few

1. There are ______ apples in the basket.
a) little
b) few

2. He has ______ knowledge of Spanish.
a) few
b) little

3. There is ______ noise in the library.
a) little
b) few

4. She has ______ patience (Geduld) for excuses.
a) little
b) few

5. He showed ______ interest in the movie.
a) little
b) few

6. There were ______ people at the party.
a) few
b) little

7. There are ______ cookies left in the jar (Glassgefäß).
a) little
b) few

8. She has ______ time to finish her homework.
a) few
b) little

9. He has ______ energy after a long day at work.
a) few
b) little

10. I have ______ experience with cooking.
a) little
b) few

11. She has ______ friends to help her.
a) little
b) few

12. He has ______ coins in his pocket.
a) little
b) few

13. There is ______ hope of finding a solution.
a) little
b) few

14. He has ______ information about the new project.
a) few
b) little

15. We have ______ opportunities to meet in person.
a) little
b) few

16. There are ______ books on the shelf.
a) little
b) few

17. He has ______ toys to play with.
a) few
b) little

18. There are ______ people in the classroom today.
a) few
b) little

19. She has ______ friends in her new school.
a) little
b) few

20. There were ______ students at the meeting.
a) few
b) little

Little - Few

Little - Few | Englisch Grammatik