The Verb Be

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What is the verb 'be'?

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The verb 'be' is a linking verb that connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, describing a state of being.

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What are the different forms of the verb 'be'?

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The verb 'be' has several forms: am, is, are, was, were.

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When do we use 'is'?

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'Is' is used with singular subjects in the present tense.

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When do we use 'are'?

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'Are' is used with plural subjects and with 'you' in the present tense.

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When do we use 'was'?

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'Was' is used with singular subjects in the past tense.

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When do we use 'were'?

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'Were' is used with plural subjects and with 'you' in the past tense.

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Complete the sentence: 'The cat (is, are) sleeping.'

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The correct answer is 'is'.

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Complete the sentence: 'The dogs (was, were) barking.'

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The correct answer is 'were'.

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Complete the sentence: 'She (is, are) my friend.'

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The correct answer is 'is'.

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Complete the sentence: 'They (is, are) playing outside.'

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The correct answer is 'are'.