TO BE OR TO HAVE? — EXERCISE 2 (ESL)
A1–A2 · BeginnerExpressions with be and have do not always translate directly from other languages. Try choosing the right verb for descriptions, feelings, time, and possession.
Choose the correct form of to be or to have to complete each sentence.
1. You _________ a nice smile.
Correct answer: have
2. It ________ five o'clock.
Correct answer: is
3. I ________ lazy.
Correct answer: am
4. They ________ lucky.
Correct answer: are
5. This bottle ________ empty.
Correct answer: is
6. Robert ________ thirsty.
Correct answer: is
7. I ________ happy.
Correct answer: am
8. My parents ________ three dogs.
Correct answer: have
9. No, you ________ wrong.
Correct answer: are
10. I ________ correct.
Correct answer: am
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