Using the “Be” Verb Compiled by: Composition 2 Teacher: Ms. T. D. James Ridgeland High School Fall 2007.

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Using the “Be” Verb Compiled by: Composition 2 Teacher: Ms. T. D. James Ridgeland High School Fall 2007

What is a Be Verb? The “be” verb is one of the most commonly used verbs in the English language. It tells what the subject is. It also tells that a thing exists.

Conjugation When you change the verb to fit the subject (noun or pronoun), that is called conjugation. We are going to be conjugating the verb “be” today.

Conjugation Chart PronounPresentPast IAmWas YouAreWere He/She/ItIsWas WeAreWere TheyAreWere

Practice Conjugating the “Be” Verb How would you fill in the blank below? The sentence is written in the present: Julia ___ a great dancer.

Practice Conjugating the “Be” Verb The answer… Julia is a great dancer.

Practice Conjugating the “Be” Verb The following sentence is written in the past: The young boys ___ happier when they can play outside.

Practice Conjugating the “Be” Verb The answer… The young boys are happier when they can play outside.

Keep Practicing!

Student Contributors A. Alston M. Anderson K. Brockington M. Harris T. Jenkins J. King C. Rivers L. Seabrooks F. Scott