The verb "to be" is an important verb in English and it is used to indicate a state of being or existence. Here are some examples of simple present tense using the verb "to be":
I am a teacher.
You are a student.
He is a doctor.
She is a musician.
It is a hot day today.
We are friends.
They are brothers.
Note that the third-person singular form of "to be" is "is" and the third-person plural form is "are". The first-person singular form is "am" and the other forms use "are" as the auxiliary verb. These sentences indicate a present state or condition of the subject, and they can be used to describe people, things, and ideas.
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Which of the following is the correct third-person singular form of the verb "to be" in the simple present tense?
A. am
B. is
C. are
D. be
Which of the following is the correct negative form of the sentence "I am a student"?
A. I am not a student.
B. I not am a student.
C. I don't am a student.
D. I don't a student.
Which of the following is a question in the simple present tense using the verb "to be"?
A. Do you like pizza?
B. Are they going to the movies tonight?
C. Does she speak French fluently?
D. Is it raining outside?
Which of the following is the correct third-person plural form of the verb "to be" in the simple present tense?
A. am
B. is
C. are
D. be
Which of the following best describes the use of the simple present tense with the verb "to be"?
A. To describe an action that happened in the past.
B. To describe an action that will happen in the future.
C. To describe an action that is happening currently.
D. To describe a state of being or existence.
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