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Match the following forms of the verb 'to be' with their respective tenses:
Match the following forms of the verb 'to be' with their respective tenses:
I am = Present tense He was = Past tense They will be = Future tense She is = Present tense
Match the uses of the verb 'to be' with their respective examples:
Match the uses of the verb 'to be' with their respective examples:
To describe a person's identity or occupation = I am a student. To describe a person's physical or emotional state = He is tired. To describe a location or position = The book is on the table. To describe a time or date = It is 3 o'clock.
Match the negations of the verb 'to be' with their respective contractions:
Match the negations of the verb 'to be' with their respective contractions:
I am not = I'm not You are not = you're not He is not = he's not They are not = they're not
Match the common expressions using the verb 'to be' with their respective usage:
Match the common expressions using the verb 'to be' with their respective usage:
Match the following sentences with the correct form of the verb 'to be':
Match the following sentences with the correct form of the verb 'to be':
Match the following sentences with the correct negation of the verb 'to be':
Match the following sentences with the correct negation of the verb 'to be':
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Study Notes
Verb "To Be" Overview
- The verb "to be" is a linking verb that connects the subject to additional information.
- It is used to describe a permanent or temporary condition of the subject.
Forms of "To Be"
- Present tense:
- I am
- you are
- he/she/it is
- we are
- they are
- Past tense:
- I was
- you were
- he/she/it was
- we were
- they were
- Future tense:
- I will be
- you will be
- he/she/it will be
- we will be
- they will be
Uses of "To Be"
- To describe a person's identity or occupation:
- I am a student.
- She is a doctor.
- To describe a person's physical or emotional state:
- He is tired.
- They are happy.
- To describe a location or position:
- The book is on the table.
- The city is in the north.
- To describe a time or date:
- It is 3 o'clock.
- The party is on Saturday.
Negations and Contractions
- Negations:
- I am not (I'm not)
- you are not (you're not)
- he/she/it is not (he's not, she's not, it's not)
- we are not (we're not)
- they are not (they're not)
- Contractions:
- I'm (I am)
- you're (you are)
- he's/she's/it's (he is/she is/it is)
- we're (we are)
- they're (they are)
Common Expressions
- There is/there are:
- used to describe the existence of something
- There is a book on the table.
- There are many people at the party.
- It is/was:
- used to describe the weather or time
- It is sunny today.
- It was cold yesterday.
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