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 To Be and To Have

Two English verbs need to be considered separately because they have a slightly more complicated conjugation in the present tense. These verbs are to be and to have. The conjugation of these two verbs is significant because, besides being able to function alone in a sentence, they can also serve as auxiliaries of other verbs and in tenses other than the present tense.

I - am have

you -  are have

he / she / it -  is has

we -  are have

they - are have

Trying it out

Fill in the blank with the appropriate present tense form of to be.

1. We______ in the dining room at the table.

2. My sister_______ a rather accomplished pianist.

3. Mark and I _______both on the soccer team.

4. I ______interested in learning Arabic.

5. He ______one of my favorite actors.

6. You _____my best friend.

7. The women of the village_______ on their way to the capital.

8. It_____ wonderful to see you again.

9. She ______anxious to go to the dance.

10. They ________the newest members of our organization.

Fill in the blank with the appropriate present tense form of to have.

11. They_______ no time for parties.

12. I rarely _______enough money.

13. Mr. Roberts _______an interesting coin collection.

14. He ______a big surprise for his wife.

15. You _____a lot of explaining to do.

16. We ______something to show you.

17. It______ absolutely no meaning for me.

18. Margaret and I_______ a date to go out for dinner.

19. She _______my new digital camera.

20. Professor Hill _________a problem with these lecture dates.