Help ESL Learners Learn Irregular Verbs

[RonBee]

be

• The story needs to be told.
  Free-trade promise needs to be kept.
  The message needs to be louder.
  He needs to be put in jail.
  It needs to be done.
  Do what needs to be done.
  This needs to be investigated further.
  We need to take responsibility.
  What needs to be done?
  What needs to be taught when?
  What more needs to be done?
  Who needs to see the doctor?
  We know what works and what needs to be done.
  Thank you for saying what needs to be said.
  It's a swamp that needs to be drained.
  There needs to be a wind of change. At present there is not even a breeze.
  Phonics needs to be taught in classrooms.
  The car needs to be fixed.
  
  How can these competing needs be met?
  Will future needs be met?
  How should humanitarian needs be met in Iraq?
  How can these competing needs be met?
  
  I'm ready to go if need be.
  Haaga's designs mean style no longer need be sacrificed for safeguards.
  Disability need be no handicap.
  If hunting is banned no jobs need be lost.
  No information need be disclosed on the registration statement
  
  Force will be used if need be, says Bush.
  US Plans To Secure Iraqi Oil, If Need Be, From Regime Sabotage, January 24, 2003.
  Military set to have a coup if need be?
  If need be ... go it alone. Your victory will be even
  sweeter. If need be ...go slowly. How you get there isn't important.
  We will end up with direct confrontation and, if needs be, there will be a war.
  I won't be hesitant of buying more if needs be.
  We'll take turn teaching each other this virtue if needs be.
  
  Why am I so hard to be with? It must be me.

[RonBee]

Are, am

• A: Are you sure?
  B: No, I'm not.

• A: Where are you?
  B: I am over here.

• A: Who are you?
  B: I am Mike. Who are you?

• A: Are you okay?
  B: Yes, I am.

[RonBee]

are, am

• A: Are you sad?
  B: No, I'm not.
  
  A: Are you happy?
  B: Yes, I am.
  
  A: Are you hurt?
  B: No, I am not.
  
  A: Are you okay?
  B: Yes, I am.
  
  A: Are you my brother?
  B: Yes, I am.
  
  A: Are you my sister?
  B: No, I am not.
  
  A: Are you awake?
  B: Yes, I am.
  
  A: Are you asleep?
  B: No, I am not.

[RonBee]

be

• Spiders are fun, but be wary of some.
  Online degrees are gaining status, but be careful.
  Be careful.
  Be smart.
  Be wary.
  Be good to your sister.
  Be nice.
  Hang 10! But be careful when you're riding the Pipe.
  Speak, but be nice.
  Be respectful of others' opinions and refrain from making personal attacks.
  I couln't help but be impressed.
  Be careful what you say.
  Women need to cry, shout, talk, babble. Do anything but be silent.
  Be ready to move.
  Be prepared.
  Critique, but be gentle.
  Be aware of what is around you.
  Be aware of your surroundings.
  You'd better be home soon.
  You better be careful.
  It would be the smart thing to do.
  That would be a good idea.

[RonBee]

is being: he is being; she is being; it is being
was being: he was being; she was being; it was being
are being: we are being; they are being; you are being
were being: we were being; they were being; you were being

• What is being unveiled?
  Anna is being stalked.
  Who is being dishonest?
  The herd is being culled.
  The cat is being shampooed.
  The biscuits are being baked.
  The promises are being fulfilled.
  He is being difficult.
  He is being stubborn.
  What is being done?
  Do you think he is being given special treatment?
  The war is being fought and won.
  The war is being fought and lost.
  
  She was being stalked.
  I was being sarcastic.
  He thought he was being watched.
  Barbara was being raped.
  I was being cautious.
  I was being careful.
  She was being fearful.
  He was being rude.
  He was being impolite.
  She was being nice.
  
  Robbed bank was being used as brothel.
  I was being incredibly sarcastic.
  I didn't know I was being evaluated.
  The cab driver was being too cautious.
  Sometimes, he wondered if he was being exploited.
  He was not being sarcastic.
  My son was being bullied.
  She was being cautious.
  Where was God when I was being abused?
  Shooting suspect says he was being harassed.
  I can see I was being too nice.
  A man was being interviewed for a job.
  
  They were being kept in the dark.
  If you were being attacked, what means of self-defense would you use?
  Two rabbits were being attacked by a pack of wolves.
  I thought you were being a bit obsessive.
  I felt like my insides were being ripped out backwards.
  These tractors were being unloaded at the John Deere on Friday.
  We were being watched.
  I thought about you today as we were being visited by Honeywell.
  Someone thought they were being clever.
  Clemons knew his calls were being taped but kept on talking.
  The dogs were being tested.
  Laws were being broken.

[RonBee]

"nots"

• You are not being very helpful.
  You are not being attentive.
  He is not being mistreated.
  It is not being used properly.
  The complaints are not being handled properly.
  It is not being saved.
  It is not being used.
  They are not being compensated for overtime.
  They are not being heard.
  Their needs are not being met.
  Mail is not being sent.
  She is not being any help at all.
  He is not being fed properly.
  He is not being treated properly.
  You are not doing what I told you to do.
  Why is matter not being created at the present time, nor being destroyed?
  If I'm not being spoken to do I exist?
  The chores have not been done.
  The trash has not been taken out.
  Do not be afraid.

[RonBee]

Sentences in the passive voice:

• The roof has been damaged.
  No goals have been scored.
  Mail is not being sent.
  The chores have not been done.
  The trash has not been taken out.
  The matter has been taken care of.
  It has been done.
  He had been taught how to do it.
  Mr. Faria had been tested on the class material.
  In fact, his answer sheet was given to the grand jurors.
  Mad cow disease has been found in Washington state.
  Gold was found in California.
  California was hit by an earthquake.
  Rabies can be contracted from bats.
  A census should be taken.
  He was last seen last Tuesday.
  He was seen hitting his mule with a 2x4.
  The baby has been born.
  Decisions have been made.
  The news was reported.
  They were being kept in the dark.
  We were being watched.
  The dogs were being tested.
  Laws were being broken.
  Two cars were damaged.
  The bank was robbed.
  The money has been taken.
  California was hit by an earthquake.
  Thousands were killed in the earthquake.

[RonBee]

do

• I do; we do; they do
  we did; he did; she did; they do
  I have done; he has done; she has done; we have done; they have done
  he does; she does
  I am doing; she is doing; he is doing; we are doing; they are doing
  I was doing; she was doing; he was doing; we were doing; they were doing
  
  http://www.usingenglish.com/referenc...r-verbs/d.html

[RonBee]

send, sent, sent, sending, sends

I plan to send him a letter.
I sent her a letter yesterday.
The package has been sent.
I am sending the roses tomorrow.
The sun sends us sun rays.

[RonBee]

see, saw, seen, seeing sees

• Do you see me?
  I saw her yesterday.
  I have seen her several times.
  I have been seeing her for a while now.
  He sees something, but he doesn't know what it is.
  
  I see.
  I saw.
  
  We saw each other yesterday.
  
  It's been a long time since I last saw J.
  
  Look through this telescope, and see what you can see.