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.

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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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How do you use 'is' in a sentence?

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'Is' is used with singular subjects. 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 second person. Example: 'They are friends.'

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How do you use 'am' in a sentence?

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'Am' is used with the first person singular. Example: 'I am happy.'

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What is the negative form of 'to be'?

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The negative form of 'to be' is created by adding 'not'. Example: 'He is not a doctor.'

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How do you form questions with 'to be'?

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To form questions with 'to be', invert the subject and the verb. Example: 'Are you ready?' or 'Is she coming?'

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What is the contraction for 'is not'?

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The contraction for 'is not' is 'isn't'.