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Verb to BE

A personal pronoun is a type of pronoun that is used to refer to a specific person or thing. Personal pronouns take the place of nouns to avoid repetition and make sentences more concise. They can be used as the subject of a sentence, the object of a verb or preposition, or to show possession. Here are the different types of personal pronouns:

  1. Subject Pronouns:
    • Singular: I, you, he, she, it
    • Plural: we, you, they
  2. Object Pronouns:
    • Singular: me, you, him, her, it
    • Plural: us, you, them
  3. Possessive Pronouns:
    • Singular: mine, yours, his, hers, its
    • Plural: ours, yours, theirs

Verb to Be – picture

The verb “to be” is one of the most important and commonly used verbs in the English language. It is used to express a state of being, identity, or existence. The verb “to be” is irregular in its conjugation, meaning that its forms do not follow a consistent pattern. Here are the different forms of “to be” in the present tense:

  1. I am
  2. You are
  3. He/She/It is
  4. We are
  5. You are
  6. They are

Examples of the verb “to be” in sentences:

  • I am a student.
  • You are my friend.
  • He is tall.
  • She is a doctor.
  • It is raining outside.
  • We are going to the park.
  • You are from Canada.
  • They are happy.

The verb “to be” is also used to form the past tense (e.g., “I was,” “you were,” “he/she/it was”) and the future tense (e.g., “I will be,” “you will be,” “he/she/it will be”). Additionally, it can be used to link a subject to its complement (e.g., “She is happy,” “The cat is black”).

Understanding and using the verb “to be” correctly is essential for constructing basic sentences and expressing various states or conditions.

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