Affirmative FORMULA: (how it’s form)
Proper Nouns as Subjects
A proper noun is the name of a specific person, place, or thing and always starts with a capital letter.
Examples include
“London,”
“Jennifer,”
or “Mount Everest.”
When a proper noun serves as the subject of a sentence, it acts as the doer of the action or the main focus of the statement.
Verb ‘to be’ Agreement
The verb “to be” is unique in English because it changes form depending on the subject of the sentence. This change is necessary to maintain subject-verb agreement, which means the verb must match the subject in number (singular or plural) and sometimes in gender or person. Here are the forms of the verb “to be” in the present and past:
- Present Tense:
- Singular: I am, you are, he/she/it is
- Plural: we are, you are, they are
- Past Tense:
- Singular: I was, you were, he/she/it was
- Plural: we were, you were, they were
Examples
- London is beautiful. (London is a proper noun used as a singular subject, so “is” is the correct form of the verb “to be.”)
- The Smiths are my neighbors. (The Smiths is a proper noun used as a plural subject, so “are” is the correct form.)
- Jennifer was late to the meeting. (Jennifer is a singular proper noun, so “was” is used.)
- The Rockies are stunning in winter. (The Rockies, referring to the mountain range, is treated as a plural noun, so “are” is used.)
1. Affirmative Sentences
Formula: Subject + was/were + Complement
- Explanation: This structure is used to declare something about the subject in the past. “Was” is used with singular subjects, and “were” is used with plural subjects and the pronoun “you.”
- Examples:
- She was happy.
- They were late.
- The book was on the table.
- We were students.
- It was cold.
Instructions:
Play the audio and listen to each sentence. Repeat each sentence aloud, focusing on the correct usage and pronunciation of the verb ‘to be’. Practice each sentence multiple times for accuracy.
FORMULA:
SUBJECT + WAS/WERE + COMPLEMENT
| Order | Subject | WAS/WERE | Complement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | She | was | happy |
| 2. | They | were | late |
| 3. | The book | was | on the table |
| 4. | We | were | students |
| 5. | It | was | cold |
“Listening and Repetition Drill: Focus on the Verb ‘To Be'”
Instructions:
Play the audio and listen to each sentence. Repeat each sentence aloud, focusing on the correct usage and pronunciation of the verb ‘to be’. Practice each sentence multiple times for accuracy.
| Order | Subject | Verb To Be | Complement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | I | was | very tired from working all day. |
| 2. | She | was | excited about going to the new museum exhibit. |
| 3. | They | were | looking forward to meeting their new classmates. |
| 4. | He | was | interested in learning how to play the guitar. |
| 5. | We | were | delighted to be hosting the annual gathering. |
| 6. | You | were | going to be the main speaker at the conference. |
| 7. | It | was | amazing seeing the stars so clearly in the night sky. |
| 8. | The team | was | dedicated to improving their overall performance. |
| 9. | I | was | planning on visiting my grandparents next weekend. |
| 10. | She | was | committed to finishing her novel by the end of the month. |
| 11. | They | were | hoping to start a new fitness regime in the spring. |
| 12. | He | was | supposed to be arriving by noon but got delayed. |
| 13. | We | were | thinking about adopting a new pet from the shelter. |
| 14. | You | were | about to explain the reason when we were interrupted. |
| 15. | The Flowers | were | blooming beautifully in the garden. |
| 16. | She | was | considering going back to school to get her master’s degree. |
| 17. | They | were | thrilled to be taking part in the local theatre production. |
| 18. | I | was | just about to leave when I received your message. |
| 19. | He | was | known for writing extensive articles on urban development. |
| 20. | We | were | planning on renovating the kitchen to add more space. |
Instructions
Unscramble the following sentences to form correct Affirmative Sentences. Write your answers on the lines provided.
Instructions
Unscramble the following sentences to form correct Affirmative Sentences. Write your answers on the lines provided.
