English rules lesson 6

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Correct Uses of the verb BE

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In earlier lessons some irregular verbs were included. I’m sure you had no trouble with these because your ears know what sounds correct. However, we will review the rules just in case you become confused.

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Regular verbs work this way.

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Sometimes there’s a pattern to irregular verbs

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Sometimes there’s no pattern

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Other times you may not even recognize the verb.

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Singular Forms of the Verb BE

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Plural Forms of the Verb BE

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Rules for Present Tense am is are

Use am with the pronoun I.

Use is when you mean one person, place, or thing.

Use are when you mean more than one person, place, or thing, and with the pronoun you.

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Examples – Present Tense Singular

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Examples – Present Tense Plural

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Write the correct present tense form of be (am, is, are) to complete the sentence.

The beautiful night perfect for hunting.

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The beautiful night is perfect for hunting.

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Write the correct present tense form of be (am, is, are) to complete the sentence.

Papa happy to see my ax sharpened.

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Papa is happy to see my ax sharpened.

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Write the correct present tense form of be (am, is, are) to complete the sentence.

The hounds anxious to go.

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The hounds are anxious to go.