the verb to be

The Verb “To Be”

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Mario Bros. is a video game..

He, Mario Bros., is a…

“BROS.” “brothers”

Is he,

Mario Bros.?

NO, he is not Mario Bros.Why?

I am the only superstar, here! Mario, we are

brothers!!

Yes, we are…

...unfortunately

Yes, they ___ brothers.

are

More Uses

I have interest in video games.

or I am interested in video games.

“Mario Bros” has 25 years

or“Mario Bros.” is 25 years old.

I am afraid of horror video games. or

I have fear of horror video games

Professions and Activities

Mario is a _______. Mario is a __________.

Mario is a ______________.

Mario is a ________________.

Mario is a ___________________.

doctor painter

basketball player

tennis playerfootball player

Professions and Activities

He is also a _______________.

and a ___________

breakdancer

winner!

Countries and Nationalities

Mario and Luigi are from Italy.

They are ____________.Italian

“Mario Bros.” is from Japan (created by Shigeru Miyamoto).

“Mario Bros.” is ________.Japanese

Another verb “To Be” ?

Mario is in the ________.castle

Mario is in the ______.sky

Mario is in the ________.street

No, it is not another verb. The verb “To Be” is only one.

But it refers to two instances in English:

1.Existence and description of people, things, etc.

2.The position in a place.

Can you do the same with Alice?

I am Alice, and I am a ________________________________________