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What are some examples of being verbs used in a sentence?

Here are some examples of being verbs used in sentences:

Simple Present Tense:

* Am: I am happy.

* Is: The cat is sleeping.

* Are: They are students.

Simple Past Tense:

* Was: He was tired.

* Were: We were at the park.

Present Perfect Tense:

* Have been: They have been to the beach.

* Has been: The dog has been barking all day.

Past Perfect Tense:

* Had been: She had been working for hours.

* Had been: The birds had been singing before the storm.

Future Tense:

* Will be: It will be sunny tomorrow.

* Will be: We will be leaving soon.

Other forms:

* Being: Being kind is important.

* Been: I have been to Paris.

Note: "Being" can also act as a gerund, which is a verb acting as a noun: "The act of being kind is important."

These are just a few examples. Being verbs are very common in English and are essential for creating complete sentences.

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