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Simple Sentences
Learn to form basic sentences using the verbs "to be" and "to have".
The Verbs "To Be" and "To Have"
Learn the different forms of the most important verbs in English.
The Verbs "To Be" and "To Have"
The verb "to be" changes based on the subject. It is used for identity, states, and descriptions.
| Subject | "To Be" | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I | am | I am a student. |
| You | are | You are tall. |
| He/She/It | is | She is happy. |
| We | are | We are friends. |
| They | are | They are here. |
The verb "to have" is used for possession.
| Subject | "To Have" | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I/You/We/They | have | I have a cat. |
| He/She/It | has | He has a new car. |
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Visual Grammar Chart
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Verb Practice
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of "to be" or "to have".
1
She a doctor.
2
We from Poland.
3
I a question.
4
He a blue bicycle.