4.4 Complete the sentences using the most suitable form of be. Use am/is/are being (continuous) where possible; otherwise use am/is/are (simple). 1) I can’t understand why ___ so selfish. He isn’t usually like that. 2) Sarah ___ very nice to me at the moment. I wonder why. 3) You’ll like Sophie when you meet her. She ___ very nice. 4) You’re usually very patient, so why ___ so unreasonable about waiting ten more minutes? 5) Why isn’t Steve at work today? ___ ill?

1. I can’t understand why he’s being so selfish. He isn’t usually like that.
2. Sarah is being very nice to me at the moment. I wonder why.
3. You’ll like Sophie when you meet her. She is very nice.
4. You’re usually very patient, so why are you being so unreasonable about waiting ten more minutes?
5. Why isn’t Steve at work today? Is he ill?

Форма being употребляется для временного поведения; простая форма be — для постоянного качества или состояния.