The Special Verb Be
By
Eric Larizza
The Special Verb be does not show action. It tells what someone or
something is or is like.
Use am or was with the subject I.
• I was the best player last year.
• I was riding my bike.
• I was doing my chores.
• I am playing with my dog.
• I am going to my grandmas house.
• I am playing video games.
Use is or was with singular nouns
and he, she, or it.
• My best story is about when I was a baby.
• When I was playing video games it was
game over.
• Is he going to the super market with her?
• Was that a monster?
• Is he going to the supermarket?
Use are or were with plural nouns
and we, you, or they.
• You’re my best friend.
• You're not my best friend.
• You’re getting my new game right.
• Were you going to college?
• Were you over there?