To Be Verb

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What is the 'to be' verb?

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The 'to be' verb is a fundamental verb in English that indicates existence, identity, or a state of being. It includes forms such as am, is, are, was, and were.

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

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

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What is the present tense form of 'to be' for the third person singular?

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The present tense form of 'to be' for the third person singular is 'is'.

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What is the present tense form of 'to be' for the second person singular and plural?

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The present tense form of 'to be' for the second person singular and plural is 'are'.

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How do you use 'is' in a sentence?

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Use 'is' to describe a singular subject. Example: 'She is happy.'

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How do you use 'are' in a sentence?

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Use 'are' to describe plural subjects or the second person. Example: 'They are playing.'

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

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The past tense form of 'to be' for the first person singular is 'was'.

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What is the past tense form of 'to be' for the second person and plural?

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The past tense form of 'to be' for the second person and plural is 'were'.

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

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'Is' is used with singular subjects, while 'are' is used with plural subjects or the second person.

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Provide an example of a question using 'are'.

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Example: 'Are you coming to the party?'