the uses of ‘to be’

The verb ‘to be’ is probably one of the most common verbs in the English language. It has many uses including: describing yourself and other people/objects. It’s one of the first things you are taught when learning the language.

A few points to note are:

  • The verb ‘to be’ doesn’t contain the word ‘be’.
  • It’s irregular
  • It can be a main verb in all its tenses.

 

Let’s see how ‘be’ can be used as an auxiliary with examples.

auxiliary verb 'be' uses and examples sentences
auxiliary verb 'be' uses and examples sentences
auxiliary verb 'be' uses and examples sentences
auxiliary verb 'be' uses and examples sentences