Verbs Be and Have

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What is the verb 'to be' used for?

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The verb 'to be' is used to indicate existence, identity, or a state of being. It can take different forms such as am, is, are, was, and were.

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What is the verb 'to have' used for?

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The verb 'to have' is used to indicate possession, relationships, or experiences. It can take forms such as have, has, and had.

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What is the correct form of 'to be' for plural subjects?

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The correct form of 'to be' for plural subjects is 'are'.

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What is the correct form of 'to be' for singular subjects?

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The correct form of 'to be' for singular subjects is 'is'.

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'The flowers are blooming in Saraphina's garden.'

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The verb phrase is 'are blooming'.

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Identify the verb phrase in the sentence: 'Sara, Abby, and Susan were watching some dogs run across the beach.'

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The verb phrase is 'were watching'.

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How do you use 'to be' in a sentence with a subject and an adjective?

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You use 'to be' to link the subject with the adjective, e.g., 'She is happy.'

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How do you use 'to have' to indicate possession?

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You use 'to have' followed by the object, e.g., 'I have a car.'

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What is the correct form of 'to be' for the first person singular?

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The correct form of 'to be' for the first person singular is 'am'.

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What is the correct form of 'to have' for third person singular?

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The correct form of 'to have' for third person singular is 'has'.