The Verb 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.

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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 all plural nouns in the present tense. Example: They are friends.

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What is the contraction for 'is not'?

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The contraction for 'is not' is 'isn't'. Example: He isn't here.

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What is the contraction for 'are not'?

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The contraction for 'are not' is 'aren't'. Example: They aren't coming.

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How do you form a question with 'to be'?

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To form a question with 'to be', invert the subject and the verb. Example: Are you ready?

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What is the difference between 'this' and 'that'?

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'This' refers to something close, while 'that' refers to something farther away. Example: This is my book. That is your book.

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What is the correct article for 'orange'?

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'An' is the correct article for 'orange' because it starts with a vowel sound. Example: an orange.

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What is the correct article for 'book'?

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'A' is the correct article for 'book' because it starts with a consonant sound. Example: a book.