VERBS

"Be" verbs are verbs that show a state, condition, or identity. They include am, is, are, was, were, be, being, and been. "Be" verbs often stand alone and describe what something or someone is or was.

  • Why We Use Them
    "Be" verbs are essential for describing people, places, things, and situations. They tell us what something is (identity), how something feels (state), or where something is (location).

  • When We Use Them
    We use "be" verbs in simple sentences to describe states or to link subjects with descriptions or information. They are also used in forming the continuous and passive verb forms

EXAMPLE SENTENCES

  1. She is a teacher. (identity)

  2. They are happy. (state)

  3. He was at the park. (location)

  4. We were tired after the trip. (state)

  5. I am interested in science. (emotion/state)

  6. It is my favorite book. (identity)

  7. You are welcome to join us. (invitation/state)

  8. The sky is blue. (description)

  9. They have been friends for years. (identity/relationship)

  10. She was being very quiet. (state/behavior)

TYPE OF “BE” VERBS

  • Present Forms: am, is, are

  • Past Forms: was, were

  • Past Participle: been (used in perfect tenses and passive voice)

  • Present Participle: being (used in continuous/progressive tenses)

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