Understanding the Verb To Be

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*Front:* Definition of "verb to be"

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verb used to describe a state of being or existence.

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*Front:* Forms of "verb to be" in present tense

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is, are

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*Front:* "I am a student."

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tense usage of "am"

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*Front:* "She is happy."

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tense usage of "is"

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*Front:* "They are friends."

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tense usage of "are"

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*Front:* "We were late."

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tense usage of "were"

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*Front:* "It is raining."

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current weather using "is"

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*Front:* "You are welcome."

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phrase using "are"

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*Front:* "I am excited."

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tense usage of "am"