Verb to be

 Verb  to be


The verb "to be" is one of the most important in English. It means "to be" and is used to describe people, places, things, and states.




What is it used for?

The verb to be serves several fundamental purposes in English:

  • It describes states or conditions, such as emotions or positions.
  • It is used to identify people, objects, or situations.
  • It helps to talk about events, time, and weather.
  • It is essential for forming progressive tenses and the passive voice.


Form                                                                          Formula

Affirmative                  

             Personal noun + Verb to be (am, is, are) + Complement

Negative                                 Personal noun + Verb to be (am, is, are) + not + Complement
Interrogative
             Verb to be (am, is, are) + Personal noun + Complement + ?


Wh-Question
             Wh-word + Verb to be (am, is, are) + Personal noun + Complement + ?

Short Answers
             Yes/No + Personal noun + Verb to be (am, is, are)





Personal noun                                      Verbo to be              Contraction
I am                I'm
You are                You're
He/She/It is                He's / She's / It's
We are                We're
They are                They're


Examples:

  • "You are intelligent." (Tú eres inteligente).
  • "He is tall". (El es alto).
  • "We are family". (Nosotros somos fam
  • "I am not angry." (Yo no estoy enojado).
  • "She is not at the school". (Ella no esta en la escuela).
  • "They are not playing". (Ellos no estan jugando).


    Jesús Mario Ozumbilla Pacheco

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