Verbs to be

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What is a verb to be?

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A verb to be is a verb that describes a state of being. The main forms are 'am', 'is', and '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 singular subjects, such as 'he', 'she', or 'it'. For example, 'She is a teacher.'

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When do we use 'are'?

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We use 'are' with plural subjects and with 'you'. For example, 'They are friends.'

Front

Fill in the blank: 'He ____ a student.'

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is

Front

Fill in the blank: 'They ____ playing soccer.'

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are

Front

Fill in the blank: 'I ____ excited.'

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am

Front

Fill in the blank: 'The dog ____ barking.'

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is

Front

What is the past tense of 'is'?

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was

Front

What is the past tense of 'are'?

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were