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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When do we use 'am'?

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

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When do we use 'is'?

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'Is' is used with third person singular subjects (he, she, it). Example: She is a teacher.

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When do we use 'are'?

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'Are' is used with second person singular and plural subjects (you) and all plural subjects (we, they). Example: They are friends.

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What is the contraction of 'is not'?

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The contraction of 'is not' is 'isn't'. Example: He isn't here.

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What is the contraction of 'are not'?

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The contraction of 'are not' is 'aren't'. Example: They aren't coming.

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How do you form a question with 'to be'?

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To form a question with 'to be', invert the subject and the verb. Example: Are you ready?

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What is the negative form of 'I am'?

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The negative form of 'I am' is 'I am not'. Example: I am not tired.

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How do you use 'to be' in the past tense?

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In the past tense, 'to be' changes to 'was' for singular subjects and 'were' for plural subjects. Example: They were happy.

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What is the difference between 'is' and 'are'?

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'Is' is singular, while 'are' is plural. Example: The cat is cute (singular), The dogs are playful (plural).