Be Verbs

Front

What is a 'be verb'?

Back

A 'be verb' is a verb that describes a state of being. The main 'be verbs' are 'am', 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'were.'

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

When do we use 'am'?

Back

We use 'am' with the subject 'I'. For example, 'I am happy.'

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

When do we use 'is'?

Back

We use 'is' with singular subjects, like 'he', 'she', or 'it'. For example, 'She is a teacher.'

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

When do we use 'are'?

Back

We use 'are' with plural subjects and with 'you'. For example, 'They are friends.' or 'You are kind.'

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

When do we use 'was'?

Back

We use 'was' with singular subjects in the past tense. For example, 'He was at the park yesterday.'

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CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Front

When do we use 'were'?

Back

We use 'were' with plural subjects in the past tense. For example, 'They were at the party last week.'

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CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

Front

Complete the sentence: 'We ______ all going to the birthday party.'

Back

The correct answer is 'are'. The complete sentence is 'We are all going to the birthday party.'

Front

Complete the sentence: 'She ______ a police officer.'

Back

The correct answer is 'is'. The complete sentence is 'She is a police officer.'

Front

How do you form a sentence with 'my father' and 'smart'?

Back

The correct sentence is 'My father is smart.'

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.7.1B

Front

Complete the sentence: 'You ______ also a police officer.'

Back

The correct answer is 'are'. The complete sentence is 'You are also a police officer.'