1. The Special Verb Be By
John Macher

2. The Special Verb be does not show action
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 The Tuba Player
I am the tuba player
I was kicked out
I am in a new job

4. Use is or was with singular nouns and he, she, or it.
My best story is about when I was a baby.
was he here at 2:00
Is she here today
It was her who snuck in
It was him who snuck in

5. Use are or were with plural nouns and we, you, or they.
You’re my best friend.
You are my enemy
You were my dad
You are my mom
They are aliens