The Verb “To Be”

Worksheet Description

This worksheet introduces the concept that some nouns do not have direct verb forms and thus cannot be transformed into verbs by simply adding a suffix. Instead, these nouns have corresponding adjectives, and to express action, one must use a form of the verb “to be” combined with the adjective. The worksheet provides examples like “religion,” which corresponds to the adjective “religious,” and “malice,” which corresponds to “malicious.” Students are instructed to complete a table by writing down the adjective form of the provided nouns and a phrase to express action using the adjective with an appropriate form of the verb “to be.”

The worksheet is designed to teach students about the relationship between nouns that lack verb forms and their adjectival counterparts. It demonstrates how to express actions or states related to these nouns using the “to be” verb plus the adjective. This exercise aims to enhance students’ understanding of English syntax and the ways to convey actions when a direct verb form is not available. It also encourages the development of critical thinking skills as students determine how to express actions without relying on a specific verb form for each noun.