The Verb "To be"

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What is the verb 'to be'?

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The verb 'to be' is a linking verb used to describe a state of being or existence. It has different forms: am, is, are.

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What is the first person singular form of 'to be'?

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The first person singular form of 'to be' is 'am'.

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What is the third person singular form of 'to be'?

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The third person singular form of 'to be' is 'is'.

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What is the second person singular and plural form of 'to be'?

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The second person singular and plural form of 'to be' is 'are'.

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When do we use 'am'?

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We use 'am' with the subject 'I' to express a state of being.

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When do we use 'is'?

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We use 'is' with singular third person subjects (he, she, it) to express a state of being.

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When do we use 'are'?

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We use 'are' with plural subjects (we, they) and with the second person (you) to express a state of being.

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Fill in the blank: She ___ happy.

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is

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Fill in the blank: They ___ friends.

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are

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Fill in the blank: I ___ excited for the trip.

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am