Present Tense:
* am
* is
* are
Past Tense:
* was
* were
Other Forms:
* be (base form, used in conjunction with other words like "to" or "will")
* being (present participle, used to form continuous tenses)
* been (past participle, used to form perfect tenses)
These verbs are often used to link the subject of a sentence to a predicate that describes or identifies the subject. They express a state of being or existence.
Here are some examples:
* I am tired.
* She is a doctor.
* We are going to the park.
* He was at the store.
* They were happy.
* I will be there soon.
* She is being quiet.
* They have been friends for years.
It's important to note that "being" verbs can also function as part of a verb phrase, especially in continuous tenses:
* I am walking to the store.
* She is eating lunch.
* They are playing in the park.