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Which of the following is the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the present tense for the subject 'I'?
Which of the following is the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the present tense for the subject 'I'?
What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the negative form for the subject 'they' in the present tense?
What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the negative form for the subject 'they' in the present tense?
What is the correct form of the question 'Is he a teacher?' in the negative form?
What is the correct form of the question 'Is he a teacher?' in the negative form?
What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the past tense for the subject 'we'?
What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the past tense for the subject 'we'?
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What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the future tense for the subject 'you'?
What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the future tense for the subject 'you'?
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What is the correct way to express the emotion 'happiness' using the verb 'to be'?
What is the correct way to express the emotion 'happiness' using the verb 'to be'?
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What is the correct way to express the occupation 'teacher' using the verb 'to be'?
What is the correct way to express the occupation 'teacher' using the verb 'to be'?
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What is the correct way to express the location 'at home' using the verb 'to be'?
What is the correct way to express the location 'at home' using the verb 'to be'?
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What is the function of the verb 'to be' in a sentence?
What is the function of the verb 'to be' in a sentence?
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What is the past participle of the verb 'to be'?
What is the past participle of the verb 'to be'?
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How is the negation of 'to be' formed in the present tense?
How is the negation of 'to be' formed in the present tense?
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What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the question 'Is she a student?'
What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the question 'Is she a student?'
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How is the verb 'to be' used in the sentence 'I am happy'?
How is the verb 'to be' used in the sentence 'I am happy'?
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What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the sentence 'They were not at the party'?
What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the sentence 'They were not at the party'?
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How is the verb 'to be' used in the sentence 'She is my sister'?
How is the verb 'to be' used in the sentence 'She is my sister'?
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What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the sentence 'I am at the store'?
What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the sentence 'I am at the store'?
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How is the verb 'to be' used in the sentence 'He is sick'?
How is the verb 'to be' used in the sentence 'He is sick'?
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Study Notes
Verb "to be"
Overview
- "To be" is a linking verb that connects the subject to additional information.
- It is one of the most common verbs in English.
Present Tense
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Affirmative:
- I am
- you are
- he/she/it is
- we are
- they are
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Negative:
- I am not
- you are not
- he/she/it is not
- we are not
- they are not
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Questions:
- Am I...?
- Are you...?
- Is he/she/it...?
- Are we...?
- Are they...?
Past Tense
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Affirmative:
- I was
- you were
- he/she/it was
- we were
- they were
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Negative:
- I was not
- you were not
- he/she/it was not
- we were not
- they were not
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Questions:
- Was I...?
- Were you...?
- Was he/she/it...?
- Were we...?
- Were they...?
Future Tense
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Affirmative:
- I will be
- you will be
- he/she/it will be
- we will be
- they will be
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Negative:
- I will not be
- you will not be
- he/she/it will not be
- we will not be
- they will not be
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Questions:
- Will I be...?
- Will you be...?
- Will he/she/it be...?
- Will we be...?
- Will they be...?
Common Expressions with "to be"
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Used to describe emotions:
- I am happy.
- She is sad.
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Used to describe physical or mental states:
- I am tired.
- He is sick.
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Used to describe occupations or nationalities:
- I am a teacher.
- He is American.
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Used to describe locations:
- I am at home.
- They are in Paris.
Verb "to be"
- "To be" is a linking verb that connects the subject to additional information.
- It is one of the most common verbs in English.
Present Tense
- I am (affirmative)
- you are (affirmative)
- he/she/it is (affirmative)
- we are (affirmative)
- they are (affirmative)
- I am not (negative)
- you are not (negative)
- he/she/it is not (negative)
- we are not (negative)
- they are not (negative)
- Am I...? (questions)
- Are you...? (questions)
- Is he/she/it...? (questions)
- Are we...? (questions)
- Are they...? (questions)
Past Tense
- I was (affirmative)
- you were (affirmative)
- he/she/it was (affirmative)
- we were (affirmative)
- they were (affirmative)
- I was not (negative)
- you were not (negative)
- he/she/it was not (negative)
- we were not (negative)
- they were not (negative)
- Was I...? (questions)
- Were you...? (questions)
- Was he/she/it...? (questions)
- Were we...? (questions)
- Were they...? (questions)
Future Tense
- I will be (affirmative)
- you will be (affirmative)
- he/she/it will be (affirmative)
- we will be (affirmative)
- they will be (affirmative)
- I will not be (negative)
- you will not be (negative)
- he/she/it will not be (negative)
- we will not be (negative)
- they will not be (negative)
- Will I be...? (questions)
- Will you be...? (questions)
- Will he/she/it be...? (questions)
- Will we be...? (questions)
- Will they be...? (questions)
Common Expressions with "to be"
- "To be" is used to describe emotions, such as I am happy or She is sad.
- It is used to describe physical or mental states, such as I am tired or He is sick.
- It is used to describe occupations or nationalities, such as I am a teacher or He is American.
- It is used to describe locations, such as I am at home or They are in Paris.
Linking Verb "To Be"
- Connects the subject to additional information, describing a state of being, condition, or situation.
- Irregular verb, with unique conjugations.
Present Tense Conjugation
- I am
- you are
- he/she/it is
- we are
- they are
Past Tense Conjugation
- I was
- you were
- he/she/it was
- we were
- they were
Past Participle
- been
Usage of "To Be"
Description
- Permanent or temporary condition: I am a student, She is sick.
- Feeling or emotion: I am happy, He is excited.
- Location or position: I am at the store, They are in the park.
- Possession or relationship: I am his friend, She is my sister.
Negation
Present Tense
- Form negation with "not": I am not a doctor, They are not here.
Past Tense
- Form negation with "was not" or "were not": I was not at the party, They were not happy.
Question Formation
Present Tense
- "am I", "is he/she/it", "are you/we/they": Am I correct?, Is she a doctor?, Are they coming?
Past Tense
- "was I", "was he/she/it", "were you/we/they": Was I right?, Was he at the party?, Were they happy?
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Learn about the verb 'to be' in English, its usage, present and past tense forms, and how to use it in affirmative, negative, and question sentences.
