GRAMMAR

1.2 Present Tense: To be (positive form)

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The verb "to be" is used to describe or define a person or thing.

When to use "to be"
The verb “to be” can be used before:

1. An adjective to describe something

• I am tall and blonde.

2. A noun to define something

• He’s a lawyer. She is a doctor.

3. A preposition to give additional information (such as location) about the object / person

• We are from the United States.
• Emily is in the house. I am in front of you.

4. The Past Participle to form the Passive Voice

• These chocolates are made by hand.

5. The Present Participle to form the Present Progressive

• I am eating a hamburger.

Contraction Form
The conjugation of “to be” can also form a contraction with the subject. This form is more common in everyday speech.

• I am busy now but I’m still listening to you.
• She is from Germany. She’s German.

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