| V1 | V2 - Past Simple | V3 - Past Participle |
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be
[biː]
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was, were
[wɔz], [wɜː]
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been
[biːn]
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to be
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Example Sentences Using the Irregular Verb "be"
- You are always so helpful. ("Are" is used with "you" in the present simple tense.)
- Yesterday, the weather was perfect for a picnic. ("Was" is used with "the weather" in the past simple tense.)
- I have been to that restaurant before. ("Been" is the past participle used with "have" in the present perfect tense.)
Features of Using the Verb "be"
In English, the verb "to be" changes depending on the pronoun it is used with. In the present tense, there are three forms: am, is, are.
✅ "Am" – used only with "I".
📌 I am hungry.
✅ "Is" – used with he, she, it.
📌 He is a great musician.
✅ "Are" – used with we, you, they.
📌 You are very smart.