To Be
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The verb be means exist, have a specified characteristic or quantity, or occupy a specific place. The verb be is often contracted when used with pronouns.
The following table shows the different forms of be that are used when talking about the present.
| Be | Contraction | |
|---|---|---|
I am
|
I'm | |
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you are
|
you're | |
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he is
|
he's | |
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she is
|
she's | |
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it is
|
it's | |
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we are
|
we're | |
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they are
|
they're |
Examples
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Where are you?
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Where is she?
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We're here.
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She is thirsty.
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I'm hungry.
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You are late.
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They are angry.
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The sky is blue.
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Conversations
English
Ashley: Hi. What's up?
Sarah: Not much. I'm just doing some work around the house. What are you up to?
Ashley: I'm going to the beach. Do you want to come along?
Sarah: Sure.
Ashley: Let's meet at Wick's Cafe at 10:00 and have a coffee first.
Sarah: Sounds good. I'll see you there.