Verb BE in Present

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What is the verb 'BE' in the present tense?

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The verb 'BE' in the present tense includes 'am', 'is', and 'are', used to indicate existence or identity.

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When do we use 'am'?

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'Am' is used with the first person singular subject 'I'. For example, 'I am a teacher.'

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When do we use 'is'?

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'Is' is used with third person singular subjects (he, she, it). For example, 'She is happy.'

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When do we use 'are'?

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'Are' is used with second person singular and plural subjects (you) and all plural subjects (we, they). For example, 'They are friends.'

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Complete the sentence: 'Lucy and Louis ___ my family.'

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The correct answer is 'are'. 'Lucy and Louis are my family.'

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Complete the sentence: 'I ___ a student.'

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The correct answer is 'am'. 'I am a student.'

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Complete the sentence: 'John and I ____ not friends.'

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The correct answer is 'are'. 'John and I are not friends.'

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Complete the sentence: 'Lisa ____ happy.'

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The correct answer is 'is'. 'Lisa is happy.'

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Complete the sentence: 'I ___ from Japan.'

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The correct answer is 'am'. 'I am from Japan.'

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What is the subject-verb agreement for 'I'?

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'I' always takes the verb 'am' in the present tense.