English Ch 1: Using BE and HAVE

Boqonnaa 1: Gochima 'BE' fi 'HAVE'

This chapter covers the fundamental verbs 'be' and 'have'.

NOUN + IS + NOUN (Singular)

Canada is a country. (Kaanaadaan biyya.)

A cat is an animal. (Adurreen bineensa.)

NOUN + ARE + NOUN (Plural)

Cats are animals. (Adurreen bineensota.)

Plural nouns usually end in -s. Articles 'a' and 'an' are only for singular.

Contractions (Gabaajeffamoota)

• I am -> I'm
• She is -> She's
• They are -> They're