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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:
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:
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:
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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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Description
Learn the overview, forms, uses, negations, and common expressions of the verb "to be" in English grammar. Understand how to use it to describe identity, physical or emotional state, location, and more.
