Tenses of Bí

Read the following sentences carefully. Make sure that you pay attention to the tense and that you understand each sentence precisely. Most of this information is to be found on pages 10, 10a and b, or in last week’s assignment, which is now archived for your convenience. Also, it is important that you check your "Tá" chart.

Transform the following into negative sentences.

  1. Bhí muid anseo inné (check your "tá" chart).
  2. An raibh tú tinn? (p10)
  3. An raibh mórán daoine ag an siopa? (mórán daoine, many people)
  4. Deir siad go raibh an bháisteach go dona. (p.10) remember your adverbs!
  5. Bhí léine Dhonncha go deas. (Donncha’s shirt)
  6. Beidh muid anseo amáireach.
  7. An mbeidh mórán daoine ag an siopa?
  8. Beidh tú tinn.
  9. Deir siad go mbeidh an bháisteach go dona. "báisteach, báisteach, imigh leat…"
  10. Bhí go leor sráideanna sa mbaile mór. (sráideanna, streets)
  11. Tá said anseo aríst.
  12. An raibh duine ar bith sásta? (duine ar bith, anyone)
  13. Beidh airgead go leor ag an bhfeilméara.
  14. Beidh siad ag an siopa mór.
  15. Tá mapa ann?
  16. Tá go leor tíreacha ar an mapa. (plural of tír)
  17. Tá said go hiontach. (wonderful)
  18. Tá mé cinnte (sure)
  19. B’fhéidir go bhfuil ocras orm.
  20. Bhí an aimsir go dona.


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