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This ESL EFL free worksheet contains a reading and listening text about personal information, the verb to be, and some vocabulary. The worksheet has an answer key.
1. The Verb “To Be”:
Definition:
The verb “to be” is used to express existence, identity, or qualities. It is conjugated as “am” (for the first person singular), “is” (for the third person singular), and “are” (for plural subjects).
Examples:
| Subject | Positive Statement | Negative Statement | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | I am happy. | I am not happy. | Am I happy? |
| You | You are tall. | You are not tall. | Are you tall? |
| He/She/It | He is hungry. | He is not hungry. | Is he hungry? |
| We | We are friends. | We are not friends. | Are we friends? |
| They | They are students. | They are not students. | Are they students? |
Usage:
- Use “am” with the first person singular (I).
- Use “is” with the third person singular (he, she, it).
- Use “are” with plural subjects (you, we, they).
2. The Simple Present Tense:
Definition:
The simple present tense is used to describe habitual actions, general truths, and scheduled events. It is formed by using the base form of the verb.
Examples:
| Subject | Positive Statement | Negative Statement | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | I play tennis every weekend. | I do not play tennis every weekend. | Do I play tennis every weekend? |
| You | You like chocolate ice cream. | You do not like chocolate ice cream. | Do you like chocolate ice cream? |
| He/She/It | She works at a bank. | She does not work at a bank. | Does she work at a bank? |
| We | We study English together. | We do not study English together. | Do we study English together? |
| They | They live in New York City. | They do not live in New York City. | Do they live in New York City? |
Usage:
- Use the simple present tense to describe habitual actions, general truths, and scheduled events.
- Use the base form of the verb for all subjects.
3. Personal Information Vocabulary:
Definition:
Personal information vocabulary includes words and phrases related to identity, such as name, age, occupation, nationality, etc.
Examples:
| Vocabulary | Example Sentence |
|---|---|
| Name | My name is John. |
| Age | I am 25 years old. |
| Occupation | She is a teacher. |
| Nationality | They are Japanese. |
| Address | Our address is 123 Main Street. |
| Phone Number | His phone number is 555-1234. |
| Email Address | Her email address is example@email.com. |
Usage:
- Use personal information vocabulary to provide details about oneself or others.
- These words and phrases are essential for introductions, conversations, and filling out forms.
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