1 c Complete the conversations with present or past forms of be. Use contractions where possible.

1 A What day is it today? B Monday. Yesterday was Sunday. 2 A Hi. Is your sister at home? B No, she isn't. She was here this morning, but now she is at work. 3 A I can't find my keys. Where are they? B I don't know. They were on your desk this morning. 4 A Where is your new boyfriend from? B He was born in England, but his parents were born in Singapore. 5 A Why was your boss angry yesterday? B Because I was very late for work.