Αναζήτηση
to be
01
used when naming, or giving description or information about people, things, or situations
Linking Verb: to be [adj] | to be sb/sth | to be to do sth
Example
My brother is an architect.
That bird in the tree is a robin.
The dog 's name is Max.
02
to happen or take place
Intransitive: to be somewhere | to be point in time
Example
The seminar is on Monday morning.
The lecture is on Wednesday evening.
The eclipse was in August.
03
to have an existence
Linking Verb: to be sb/sth
Example
There are plenty of opportunities for improvement.
Is there a specific menu for vegetarians?
There 's an interesting story behind that old painting.
04
used for talking about time
Linking Verb: to be a specific time | to be [adj]
Example
It 's five minutes past nine.
It 's 3:45 in the afternoon.
It 's midnight, and the city is quiet.
05
used for talking about the weather
Linking Verb: to be [adj]
Example
It is sunny and warm at the beach today.
It was cloudy this morning.
It 's cold in Alaska, but it 's typically not too windy.
06
used in the perfect tenses to mean to go or visit
Intransitive: to be somewhere
Example
Has he been to the new restaurant downtown?
Have you ever been to Paris?
I have n't been to the beach in ages.
07
used to express what someone has said
Example
During the negotiation, the client was like, " We need a better deal. "
During the meeting, the manager was like, " We need to improve our efficiency. "
She was all, " I ca n't believe you did n't tell me about the party! "
08
(auxiliary) used with the present participle form of a verb in forming progressive tenses
Example
The team is preparing for the upcoming match.
Are you writing your thesis for the conference?
They are discussing the upcoming event.
Παράδειγμα
My brother is an architect.
That bird in the tree is a robin.
The dog's name is Max.
The movie was entertaining.
My favorite color is blue.
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