REFERENCE How to Give Information and How to Ask for Information 0.001% of All Verbs

REFERENCE

How to Give Information and How to Ask for Information in English

0.001% of All Verbs in English

The verb "to be" is used to talk about the location of the subject, the permanent or temporary state of being of the subject and the identity of the subject.

PAST location of the subject, the permanent or temporary state of being of the subject and the identity of the subject. Simple Past

Affirmative Statement Rey was a good student in my class.

Negative Statement Rey wasn’t a basketball player in high school.

Yes/No Question Was Marisol at the gym this morning?

Information Question Why was Marisol in Tokyo last week?

This is used for temporary social behavior.

Present Progressive

Affirmative Statement Rey is being very serious.

Negative Statement Rey isn’t being friendly.

Yes/No Question Is Marisol being helpful?

Information Question Why is Marisol being secretive?

FUTURE location of the subject, the permanent or temporary state of being of the subject and the identity of the subject. Simple Future

Affirmative Statement Rey will be a business owner in 6 months.

Negative Statement Rey won’t be a dentist in this life.

Yes/No Question Will Marisol be at the gym later today?

Information Question Why will Marisol be at the gym on Sunday?

location of the subject, the permanent or temporary state of being of the subject and the identity of the subject. Simple Present

Affirmative Statement Rey is an engineer.

Negative Statement Rey isn’t a dentist.

Yes/No Question Is Marisol at the gym?

Information Question Why is Marisol at the gym?