III. THE SIMPLE TENSE
3. The Simple Present Tense
3.1 Using the Verb BE for Descriptive Sentences in the Simple Present
The verb 'BE' is used for describing the subject of the sentence using the Subject-Linking Verb-Modifier sentence pattern.
The verb 'BE' is one of the linking verbs used to link a description of the subject of the sentence with the subject of the sentence. The modifier can be either a noun, adjective, or adverb. It can also be a preposition phrase which is serving as either an adjective or adverb. The modifier is a word or phrase that describes the subject.
Other linking verbs include verbs of perception such as 'seems', 'looks', 'sounds', 'feels'. They are used to convey someone's perception of the subject. A perception is an implied statement, based on what the speaker observes about the subject.
Ví dụ:
Ms. Ling is a doctor. (noun modifier)
She is intelligent. (adjective modifier)
She is not here. (Adverb modifier)
She is at the hospital. (preposition phrase acting as an adverb)
They are students. (noun modifier)
They are young. (adjective modifier)
They are here. (adverb modifier)
They are in the class. (preposition phrase acting as an adverb)
To make a negative sentence, use BE + not.
Exercise: Describe Your Home City
Add a descriptive word after 'BE'. Nhập câu trả lời vào ô trống.
1. The campus of my university BE (adjective)
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2. The students BE (adverb or preposition phrase)
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3. The schedule BE (adjective)
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4. Its reputation BE (adjective)
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5. Its official animal mascot BE (noun)
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6. The classes BE (adverb or preposition phrase)
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7. The library BE (noun)
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8. My dorm roommate BE (noun)
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9. The professors BE (adjective)
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10. My transportation to the university BE (noun)
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