Verb to Be

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What is the verb 'to be'?

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The verb 'to be' is an irregular verb used to indicate existence, identity, or a state of being. It has different forms: am, is, are, was, and were.

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When do we use 'am'?

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'Am' is used with the first person singular (I) in the present tense. Example: I am happy.

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When do we use 'is'?

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'Is' is used with the third person singular (he, she, it) in the present tense. Example: She is a teacher.

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When do we use 'are'?

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'Are' is used with the second person singular and plural (you) and with the first and third person plural (we, they) in the present tense. Example: You are my friend.

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What is the past tense of 'am'?

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The past tense of 'am' is 'was'. Example: I was at the park yesterday.

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What is the past tense of 'is'?

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The past tense of 'is' is 'was'. Example: He was at the party last night.

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What is the past tense of 'are'?

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The past tense of 'are' is 'were'. Example: They were at school last week.

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How do we form negative sentences with 'to be'?

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To form negative sentences, add 'not' after the verb. Example: I am not tired.

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How do we form questions with 'to be'?

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To form questions, invert the subject and the verb. Example: Are you ready?

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What is the contraction for 'I am'?

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The contraction for 'I am' is 'I'm'. Example: I'm excited.