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Pacheco_IMA_1E_VER TO BE
JOSE ANGEL PACHECO NAAL
Created on September 25, 2025
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Verb TOBE
What is?
"The verb 'to be' in English is an irregular verb that expresses being or existence. It is conjugated as am, is, are (present); was, were (past). It functions as a main verb or auxiliary verb to describe characteristics, states, identities, and locations."
uses of the verb to be
- Describing characteristics or qualities:the ingine is heavy
- Indicating origin or nation: The pistón is from germaniy .
- Expressing feelings or moods: 'I am happy.' 'They are tired.
- Telling the time: 'It is 3 o'clock.'
- Location: 'We are going the torno
Forms
The positive form of the verb 'to be' in the simple present is as follows: - I am - You are - He is - She is - It is - We are - You are - They are
Examples
- I am a certified mechanic
- The brakes are essential for safety.)
- The engine is on
Negative
Negation: To negate, 'not' is added after the verb 'to be': - I am not... - He/She/It is not... (or isn't) - You/We/They are not... (or aren't)
Examples
- The battery isn't hold a charge
- The oil filter isn't installed correctly
- The coolant level isn't sufficient
Questions
- Questions: To ask questions, the order of the subject and the verb 'to be' is inverted: - Am I...? - Is he/she/it...? - Are you/we/they...?
Examples
- Are the brake pads worn?
- Is the fuel pump functional?
- Is this the right tool for the job?
Past
"The past tense of the verb 'to be' has two main forms: 'was' and 'were.' Was: It is used for the first person singular (I) and the third person singular (he, she, it). Were: It is used for the second person singular and plural (you), the first person plural (we), and the third person plural (they)." I was He/She/It was You were We were They were
Examples
- The pistón was broke
- He was a mechanic.
- We weren't work on the car
Future
The future tense of the verb 'to be' is formed with 'will be' for all persons. It is used to express states or situations that will occur in the future.
Examples
- The engine will be completely overhauled
- He won't be using the diagnostic tool to find the problem
- The car will be much smoother after the suspension repair
Contracted
- I'm - You're - He's - She's - It's - We're - You're - They're"