Verbs of Being

Being Verbs

Grammar 3.1.2

Not all verbs show action. The verbs am, is, are, was, and were are forms of the verb be.

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​Being Verbs

Being Verbs

Examples

I am happy to be at the movies.

You are the best artist I know.

She is a good reader.

I was disappointed that it didn't snow.

You were the winner of the race.

We were the last ones to arrive at the party.