GetReady! - The Verb 'be'

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What is the verb 'be'?

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The verb 'be' is a fundamental verb in English that indicates existence or a state of being. It has different forms: am, is, are.

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What is the correct form of 'be' for the pronoun 'he'?

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The correct form is 'is'. For example, 'He is happy.'

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What is the correct form of 'be' for the pronoun 'I'?

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The correct form is 'am'. For example, 'I am a student.'

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What is the correct form of 'be' for the pronoun 'you'?

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The correct form is 'are'. For example, 'You are my friend.'

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What is the correct form of 'be' for the pronoun 'they'?

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The correct form is 'are'. For example, 'They are playing outside.'

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What is the correct form of 'be' for the pronoun 'it'?

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The correct form is 'is'. For example, 'It is raining.'

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How do you use 'is' in a sentence?

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'Is' is used with singular subjects. For example, 'She is a teacher.'

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How do you use 'are' in a sentence?

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'Are' is used with plural subjects and the pronoun 'you'. For example, 'You are welcome.' or 'They are friends.'

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What is the difference between 'is' and 'are'?

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'Is' is used for singular subjects, while 'are' is used for plural subjects and 'you'.

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What is the contraction for 'you are'?

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The contraction is 'you're'. For example, 'You're going to the party.'