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In English, which verb is used to indicate existence, such as 'I am' or 'they are'?
In English, which verb is used to indicate existence, such as 'I am' or 'they are'?
- Go
- Be (correct)
- Have
- Do
What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the sentence: 'She _____ very tired'?
What is the correct form of the verb 'to be' in the sentence: 'She _____ very tired'?
- Be
- Are
- Is (correct)
- Am
Which of the following is a present continuous form of the verb 'to be'?
Which of the following is a present continuous form of the verb 'to be'?
- Is being (correct)
- Will be
- Was
- Were
What is the past tense of the verb 'to be'?
What is the past tense of the verb 'to be'?
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Verb "To Be" in English
- The verb "to be" is used to indicate existence, such as 'I am' or 'they are'.
- The correct form of the verb 'to be' in the sentence 'She _____ very tired' is 'is', making the sentence 'She is very tired'.
- The present continuous form of the verb 'to be' is 'am/are/is being', for example: 'I am being productive', 'they are being quiet', or 'she is being nice'.
- The past tense of the verb 'to be' is 'was' for singular subjects and 'were' for plural subjects, for example: 'I was happy', 'they were happy', 'she was tired', or 'he was tired'.
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Test your knowledge of the verb 'to be' with this quiz. Identify the correct forms and tenses of the verb used for existence and descriptions.
