Essential English Grammar and Vocabulary
Subject Pronouns and the Verb ‘To Be’
We use personal pronouns to refer to the subject of an action. Subject pronouns in English are: I, You, He, She, It, We, They.
The verb ‘to be’ takes these forms next to the subject pronouns:
- I am (I’m)
- You are (You’re)
- He is (He’s)
- She is (She’s)
- It is (It’s)
- We are (We’re)
- They are (They’re)
Both forms mean exactly the same, but the short form is preferred in more colloquial or informal situations.
The negative form of the verb ‘to be’ is:
- I am not (I’m not)
- You are not
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Benjamin’s Journey: A Story of Loss and Discovery
ABSTRACT
Benjamin, a 15-year-old from Madrid, lost his father two years ago in a tragic plane accident during a storm over the Mountains of Gabon, Africa. The memory of his father, a beloved man, left a great void in their lives.
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Josep Tous School – Barcelona
English Department / 2nd ESO
Teacher: Marga Alegre
Grammar Unit 3: Past Tense
Verb to Be: Was / Were
WAS / WERE = Ser o estar en passat (ESTAVA o ERA).
I WAS
YOU WERE
HE WAS
SHE WAS
IT WAS
WE WERE
YOU WERE
THEY WERE
(+) Subject + WAS / WERE + complements
(-) Subject + WAS / WERE + NOT + complements
WAS + NOT = WASN’T
WERE + NOT = WEREN’T
(?) [Wh- QUESTIONS] + WAS / WERE + Subject + complements?
Josep Tous School – English Department – Teacher: Marga Alegre / Grammar Unit 3
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Electric Scooter Safety
To: citymayor@mail
Subject: Making Electric Scooters Safer
Dear Mayor,
I am writing to address the issues with electric scooters in our city. Due to the lack of clear regulations, many people ride them on sidewalks or leave them obstructing streets. As a result, pedestrians feel unsafe, and accidents are becoming more frequent.
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Reported Speech
a) Tom asked Susan if she had ever been to Rome.
b) Father told us to remember to bring our identity cards before we left.
c) She said that she had bought some cool jeans for my sister.
d) Charles asked if I had enjoyed the party the day before.
e) She suggested going to the beach after the exam.
Passive Voice
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Dear [Friend’s Name],
It feels like ages since we last saw each other! I know it’s only been a few weeks, but so much has happened. My summer has been fantastic so far.
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