Verb "Be"

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What is the verb 'be'?

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The verb 'be' is a linking verb that connects the subject of a sentence with a subject complement, indicating existence or a state of being.

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What are the forms of the verb 'be'?

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The forms of the verb 'be' are: am, is, are.

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When do we use 'am'?

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We use 'am' with the first person singular subject 'I'. For example: 'I am happy.'

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When do we use 'is'?

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We use 'is' with third person singular subjects (he, she, it). For example: 'She is my friend.'

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When do we use 'are'?

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We use 'are' with second person singular and plural subjects (you, we, they). For example: 'You are special.'

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Fill in the blank: 'He ___ a teacher.'

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is

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Fill in the blank: 'They ___ my friends.'

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are

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Fill in the blank: 'I ___ excited.'

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am

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What is the question form for 'I'?

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The question form is 'Am I...?' For example: 'Am I late?'

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What is the question form for 'he'?

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The question form is 'Is he...?' For example: 'Is he coming?'