Verb To Be

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What is the verb 'to be'?

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The verb 'to be' is a linking verb used to describe a state of being or existence. 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 (I). Example: I am happy.

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When do we use 'is'?

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'Is' is used with the third person singular (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 the second person singular and plural (you) and with plural nouns. Example: You are my friend. They are playing.

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What is the question form of 'to be'?

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To form a question with 'to be', we usually place the verb before the subject. Example: Are you ready?

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How do we make negative sentences with 'to be'?

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To make a negative sentence, we add 'not' after the verb. Example: He is not here.

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What is the contraction for 'is not'?

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The contraction for 'is not' is 'isn't'. Example: She isn't coming.

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What is the contraction for 'are not'?

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The contraction for 'are not' is 'aren't'. Example: They aren't here.

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How do we 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: I was happy. They were happy.

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What is an example of 'to be' in a question?

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An example is: 'Are you happy?' This asks if someone is in a happy state.