To be (Past and Present)
Is the verb "to be" irregular in the present and past tenses?
Yes, it is.
How do you say "You are running" in Spanish?
Estás corriendo.
How do you say "He wants" in Spanish?
Él quiere.
True or False:
To change a verb to the past tense you add "et" to the end.
False. You add "ed."
How do you say "picnic table" in Spanish?
Mesa de picnic
Is "where" the correct past tense form of "to be" in the following sentence?
ex.) You where very happy yesterday.
No, it isn't. The correct form is "were."
How do you say "Estamos bebiendo" in English?
We are drinking.
How do you say "Hace sol" in English?
It is sunny.
What is the past tense of "I walk"?
I walked.
How do you say "baño de ave (pajaros)" in English?
Bird bath
Is "Ser" the only translation of "To be" into Spanish?
No, it isn't. "Estar" is another translation.
How do you spell the present continuous form of the verb "To play"?
I'm ____________.
(I'm) playing
How do you say "Les gusta chocolate" in English?
They like chocolate.
Is the following sentence correct?
Yesterday I haved to go to school.
No, it isn't.
Yesterday I had to go to school.
Which item does NOT belong in a park?
Slide Tree Bed Fountain Flowers
A bed does not belong in a park.
Fill in the space with the correct form of "to be" in the past tense.
Last week I _______ sick.
Last week I was sick.
How do you spell the present continuous form of the verb "To run"?
I'm _______________.
Running
Make a sentence out of the following words (Don't forget to conjugate the verb!):
Dogs A lot Mary To love
Mary loves dogs a lot.
Dogs love Mary a lot.
Change the following sentence to the past tense.
I feel good today.
I felt good today.
Fill in the space with the correct present tense verb.
Kids always _______ in the sandbox at the park.
Play
Fill in the spaces with the correct forms of "To be."
Last year you _______ a student and I ____ too. Now you and I _______ both teachers.
Last year you were a student and I was too. Now you and I are both teachers.
What part of speech (parte de la oración) is "eating"?
Ex.) I am eating a cheese sandwich.
Gerund
Change the following sentence into a question.
You watch a lot of television.
Do you watch a lot of television?
Change the following sentence into a PAST tense QUESTION.
The students love playing Jeopardy in English class.
Did the students love playing Jeopardy in English class?
What do you do on a bike path (bike trail)?
You ride a bike!