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, identity, or a state of being. It has different forms: am, is, are, was, were.

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Fill in the blank: Your name ______ not PAUL.

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is

Front

Fill in the blank: Marie and I ______ twelve.

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are

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Is ______ Mrs. Karen Torres a teacher?

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the

Front

Is ______ your house blue?

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the

Front

Fill in the blank: Your mother and your father ______ not students.

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are

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What are the different forms of the verb 'BE' in the present tense?

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am, is, are.

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What are the different forms of the verb 'BE' in the past tense?

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was, were.

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How do you use 'BE' to indicate identity?

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You use 'BE' to link a subject with a noun or adjective that describes it, e.g., 'She is a doctor.'

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How do you use 'BE' to indicate existence?

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You use 'BE' to state that something exists, e.g., 'There is a book on the table.'