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Grammar Explanation
“Be” verbs are one of the most important types of verbs in English. They show a state, condition, or identity. “Be” verbs can stand alone or work with other verbs.
Forms of “Be” Verbs:
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Present tense: am, is, are
- I am a student.
- She is happy.
- They are friends.
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Past tense: was, were
- He was late yesterday.
- We were tired after the trip.
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Past participle: been (used with “have” or “had”)
- I have been to Paris.
- She had been waiting for an hour.
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Present participle: being (used with another verb)
- He is being careful.
- The dog is being trained.
Key Rules to Remember:
- Match the subject with the correct form of “be.”
- Singular subjects: He is, She is, It is
- Plural subjects: They are, We are
- Use the past tense forms (was, were) to talk about something that already happened.
- Add “been” for experiences or completed actions with helping verbs (have, had).