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Understanding The Special Verb 'Be' - A Guide by Eric Larizza

Learn all about the special verb 'be' that does not show action but tells what someone or something is or is like. Explore the correct usage of 'am', 'is', 'are', 'was', and 'were' with practical examples. Improve your grammar skills with this comprehensive guide.

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Understanding The Special Verb 'Be' - A Guide by Eric Larizza

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  1. The Special Verb Be By Eric Larizza

  2. The Special Verb be does not show action. It tells what someone or something is or is like.

  3. Use am or was with the subject I. • I was the best player last year. • I was riding my bike. • I was doing my chores. • I am playing with my dog. • I am going to my grandmas house. • I am playing video games.

  4. Use is or was with singular nouns and he, she, or it. • My best story is about when I was a baby. • When I was playing video games it was game over. • Is he going to the super market with her? • Was that a monster? • Is he going to the supermarket?

  5. Use are or were with plural nouns and we, you, or they. • You’re my best friend. • You're not my best friend. • You’re getting my new game right. • Were you going to college? • Were you over there?

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