The Verb Be

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What is the verb 'be'?

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The verb 'be' is a linking verb that connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, describing a state of being.

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What are the different forms of the verb 'be'?

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The different forms of the verb 'be' are: am, is, are, was, and were.

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When do we use 'am'?

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'Am' is used with the subject 'I'. For example: 'I am happy.'

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When do we use 'is'?

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'Is' is used with singular subjects, like 'he', 'she', or 'it'. For example: 'She is a teacher.'

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When do we use 'are'?

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'Are' is used with plural subjects and with 'you'. For example: 'They are friends.'

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When do we use 'was'?

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'Was' is the past tense of 'is' and is used with singular subjects. For example: 'He was tired yesterday.'

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When do we use 'were'?

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'Were' is the past tense of 'are' and is used with plural subjects. For example: 'They were at the park.'

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Fill in the blank: We ______ happy.

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are

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Fill in the blank: He ______ a good student.

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is

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Fill in the blank: They ______ playing outside.

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are