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BE VERB
CEFR Level A1
'Find Someone Who'
​Activity
Be Verb
Classic 'Find Someone Who' activity

​Whole class activity

Activity Notes on Page 2 (with Activity
​Version 1 and Version 2)

Level: Beginner ​
(CEFR A1)

Time: Approx 15 - 20 minutes
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​Grammar Worksheet
Be Verb
Grammar error correction: Find and correct the mistakes in the 10 sentences.  Put a check next to the six sentences that have no mistakes.

Answer Key on Page 2

Level: Beginner
​(CEFR A1)

Time: Approx. 10 - 15 minutes
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Grammar Dictation Worksheet
Be Verb
Listen to your teacher and complete these sixteen sentences with the subjects you hear - as well as the correct 'be' verbs.

With 'read-aloud-cues' and Answer Key on Page 2.

Level: Beginner 
​(CEFR  A1)

Time: Approx 10 - 15 minutes

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Grammar Reference Chart                                                      Be Verb: Contractions
Printable chart for students (or for teachers - use as a class teaching aid!)

Level: Beginner to Elementary 
(CEFR A1 to A2)

SUGGESTION                                                             E-mail this grammar reference chart to your students if you know their e-mail addresses, or post it on your class website.
Grammar Worksheet                  Be Verb

15 sentences (fill in the gaps to complete each sentence); with ANSWER KEY and percentage conversion chart

Level: Beginner to Elementary
(CEFR A1 to A2)

Time: Approx 15 minutes

Before giving this worksheet to your students, review and discuss when we use the 'be' verb in English (see chart at top of worksheet).  Consider extending the task by having students change the sentences into Negative statements (see Answer Key on page 2 of the pdf file).                                                                                            Wrap-up by having students compare answers with classmates, and then choose one or two students to write their answers on the board: (1) works; (2) is tall, etc.  Correct and discuss.                                   

(Add 5 to 10 minutes.)
Grammar Quiz                                        Be Verb

16 multiple-choice questions; with ANSWER KEY and percentage conversion chart

Level: Beginner to Elementary
(CEFR A1 to A2)

Time: Approx 15 minutes

ACTIVITY SUGGESTION                         
Use this quiz either as a pre-activity diagnostic tool, or as a post-activity evaluative assessment.  Consider saving time marking papers by having one or two students come to the board to write their answers.  Wrap-up by correcting and discussing any mistakes.                        
(Add 5 to 10 minutes.)
Grammar Worksheet                     Be Verb

15 sentences (fill in the gaps to complete each sentence); with ANSWER KEY and percentage conversion chart

Level: Beginner to Elementary
(CEFR A1 to A2)

Time: Approx 15 minutes

ACTIVITY SUGGESTION                         
Before giving this worksheet to your students, review and discuss when we use the 'be' verb in English - the 'be' verb usually comes before: (1) a noun ("She is a student."; (2) an adjective ("She is busy."); (3) a verb + ing ("She is studying."); (4) preposition + place ("She is in the classroom.")  It is also found in sentences that use passive voice, but you may want to skip this point for lower level students.  We don't use the 'be' verb before another verb; for example, "She studies." ... NOT "She is studies."           
                                                                                          Wrap-up by having students compare answers with classmates, and then choose one or two students to write their answers on the board: (1) is; (2) Is / is, etc.  Correct and discuss any mistakes.                                 (Add 5 to 10 minutes.)