Exploring the Verb 'To Be' in English Grammar

The video tutorial explains B verbs, a type of auxiliary verb, and their various forms: am, is, are, was, were, been, and being. It categorizes B verbs into present tense, past tense, past participle, and present participle. The tutorial provides examples of how B verbs are used in sentences, emphasizing their role following modals and other verbs. It also includes exercises to reinforce understanding of B verb usage in different contexts.

Which form of 'be' verb is used with singular subjects in present tense?

• are

• were

• been

• is

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CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1D

What is the plural form of the 'be' verb in present tense?

• is

• am

• are

• was

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Which 'be' verb form is used with 'I' in present tense?

• was

• am

• is

• are

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Which 'be' verb form is used for plural subjects in present tense?

• was

• is

• been

• are

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CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Which 'be' verb form is used with plural subjects in past tense?

• was

• is

• were

• are

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CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

Choose the correct 'be' verb form used for singular past actions.

• are

• was

• being

• were

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

What is the past participle form of 'be'?

• was

• been

• being

• are

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

Which form of 'be' verb is used in continuous tenses?

• are

• is

• being

• been

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

What is the correct 'be' verb form used after 'has' or 'have'?

• been

• being

• were

• was

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Select the correct 'be' verb form that follows modal verbs like 'must'.

• be

• being

• been

• is

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B