Using "To Be" to Talk About Emotions and Feelings

In English, we use the verb "to be" a lot when we want to describe our emotions and feelings. This verb helps us show how we feel depending on what’s going on around us.

Basic Structure

• Subject + to be + adjective
  • Example: I am happy.

Common Adjectives for Emotions

1. Happy:

   • Example: She is happy today.

2. Sad:

   • Example: They are sad about the weather.

3. Angry:

   • Example: He is angry with his friend.

4. Nervous:

   • Example: I am nervous before the exam.

5. Excited:

   • Example: We are excited for the holiday.

Differences Between "To Be" and "To Have"

• "To be" talks about feelings and how we are doing.

  • Example: I am tired.

• "To have" shows what we own or possess, not how we feel.

  • Example: I have a car.

Practice Sentences

1. I am __________. (Fill in with an emotion)
2. He is __________ because of the film.
3. They are not __________ about the results.

Using "to be" like this helps us share our feelings clearly!