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 that connects the subject of a sentence with a subject complement. It shows existence or a state of being.

Front

What are the forms of the verb 'to be' for different subjects?

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The forms are: 'am' for 'I', 'is' for singular subjects (he, she, it), and 'are' for plural subjects (they, we).

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Complete the sentence: They ___ playing.

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are

Front

Complete the sentence: She __ walking.

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is

Front

Complete the sentence: I __ a girl.

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am

Front

Complete the sentence: It __ cute.

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is

Front

Complete the sentence: He __ smiling.

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is

Front

When do we use 'am'?

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We use 'am' with the subject 'I' to describe a state of being.

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When do we use 'is'?

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We use 'is' with singular subjects (he, she, it) to describe a state of being.

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When do we use 'are'?

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We use 'are' with plural subjects (they, we) and with 'you' to describe a state of being.