English as an Additional Language/Copular verb to be: present tense

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'To be' is perhaps the most important verb in the English language. It is known as a 'copular verb'. 'Be' is irregular, so its present tense conjugation must be memorized.

[edit] The Present Tense

Here is the present tense conjugation.

  • I am.
  • You are.
  • He is.
  • She is.
  • It is.
  • We are.
  • They are.

Here are some examples.

  • I am 36 years old.
  • They are hungry.
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