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Verb To Be: Present Tense

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What is the present tense form of the verb 'to be' for the subject 'I'?

I am (correct)

I is

I be

I been

What is the function of the verb 'to be' in the sentence 'She is a doctor.'?

To describe an action

To describe a physical or mental state (correct)

To describe a future plan

To describe a feeling

How do you form the negative of the verb 'to be' in the present tense?

By adding 'not' before the subject

By using 'never' instead of 'not'

By adding 'not' after the subject (correct)

By using 'no' instead of 'not'

What is the function of the verb 'to be' in the sentence 'It is 3 o'clock.'?

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How do you form the interrogative of the verb 'to be' in the present tense?

By inverting the subject and verb Signup and view all the answers

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Verb To Be - Present Tense

Formation

The present tense of the verb "to be" is formed using the following forms:
- I am
- you are
- he/she/it is
- we are
- they are

Usage

Used to describe:
- Permanent or general truths
- Feelings and emotions
- Physical and mental states
- Occupations and nationalities
- Time and schedules

Examples

I am a student.
You are very smart.
He is a doctor.
She is from France.
It is 3 o'clock.

Negative Form

Formed using "not" after the subject:
- I am not happy.
- You are not going.
- He is not a teacher.
- She is not from Spain.
- It is not raining.

Interrogative Form

Formed by inverting the subject and verb:
- Am I...?
- Are you...?
- Is he...?
- Is she...?
- Is it...?

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Test your knowledge of the present tense of the verb 'to be' in English, including its formation, usage, and negative and interrogative forms. Practice with examples and reinforce your language skills.