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How is the verb to be conjugated?

Here's a breakdown of how the verb "to be" is conjugated in English:

Present Tense

| Person | Singular | Plural |

|---|---|---|

| 1st | I am | We are |

| 2nd | You are | You are |

| 3rd | He/She/It is | They are |

Past Tense

| Person | Singular | Plural |

|---|---|---|

| 1st | I was | We were |

| 2nd | You were | You were |

| 3rd | He/She/It was | They were |

Future Tense

| Person | Singular | Plural |

|---|---|---|

| 1st | I will be | We will be |

| 2nd | You will be | You will be |

| 3rd | He/She/It will be | They will be |

Present Participle (Being)

* I am being

* You are being

* He/She/It is being

* We are being

* You are being

* They are being

Past Participle (Been)

* I have been

* You have been

* He/She/It has been

* We have been

* You have been

* They have been

Important Notes

* Contractions: English uses contractions for the verb "to be" (e.g., I'm, you're, he's, etc.).

* Formal vs. Informal: The second person pronoun "you" can be used for both singular and plural, but in formal contexts, "thou art" was used for singular.

* Variations: While the basic conjugations are consistent, certain dialects or regional variations may use slightly different forms.

Let me know if you'd like a more detailed explanation of any specific conjugation or aspect of the verb "to be"!

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