Being Verbs 1-8

Front

What is a being verb?

Back

A being verb is a verb that expresses a state of being rather than an action. Examples include 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were', 'being', and 'been'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

List the 8 forms of being verbs.

Back

The 8 forms of being verbs are: is, am, are, was, were, be, being, and been.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

What is the present tense singular form of the being verb?

Back

The present tense singular form of the being verb is 'is'.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is the present tense plural form of the being verb?

Back

The present tense plural form of the being verb is 'are'.

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CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

Front

What is the past tense singular form of the being verb?

Back

The past tense singular form of the being verb is '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

Front

What is the past tense plural form of the being verb?

Back

The past tense plural form of the being verb is '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

Front

What is the participle form of the being verb?

Back

The participle form of the being verb is 'been'.

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

Front

What is the gerund form of the being verb?

Back

The gerund form of the being verb is 'being'.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Front

Use 'is' in a sentence.

Back

She is a talented musician.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

Use 'are' in a sentence.

Back

They are going to the park.

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B