USES OF IS,AM AND ARE. USES OF DO,DOES AND DID. USES OF HAS,HAVE AND HAD

 

USES OF IS,AM AND ARE. 

USES OF DO,DOES AND DID. 

USES OF HAS,HAVE AND HAD

 The words "is," "am," and "are" are forms of the verb "to be" and are used as linking verbs or helping verbs in the present tense. Here’s how they are used:

1. "Is"

• Used with singular subjects (he, she, it, or any singular noun).
• Example:
  • He is my friend.
  • She is a teacher.
  • The cat is on the roof.

2. "Am"

• Used only with the pronoun "I".
• Example:
  • I am happy.
  • I am learning English.
  • I am a student.

3. "Are"

• Used with plural subjects (we, you, they, or any plural noun).
• Example:
  • They are playing soccer.
  • We are going to the park.
  • The dogs are barking.

Summary:

• Use "is" with singular subjects.
• Use "am" only with "I".
• Use "are" with plural subjects.

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"Do," "does," and "did" are forms of the verb "to do" and can function as both main verbs and helping verbs. Here’s how they are used:

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1. As Main Verbs:

These words can act as the main action in a sentence, meaning "to perform" or "to carry out".

• Do: Used in the present tense with I, you, we, they.

  • I do my homework every evening.
  • They do the dishes after dinner.

• Does: Used in the present tense with he, she, it.

  • He does his job well.
  • She does yoga every morning.

• Did: Used in the past tense for all subjects.

  • I did my chores yesterday.
  • They did their best in the competition.

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2. As Helping Verbs:

They assist the main verb in forming questions, negatives, or adding emphasis.

a) Forming Questions:

• Present:

  • Do you like pizza?
  • Does he play soccer?

• Past:

  • Did you watch the movie?
  • Did they finish the project?

b) Forming Negatives:

• Present:

  • I do not (don't) understand.
  • She does not (doesn't) agree.

• Past:

  • They did not (didn't) call me.
  • I did not (didn't) see the message.

c) Adding Emphasis:

• To stress a point, especially when contradicting or confirming something.
  • I do care about you!
  • He does know the answer.
  • I did tell you the truth.

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Summary:

• Use "do" with I, you, we, they (present).
• Use "does" with he, she, it (present).
• Use "did" with all subjects (past).
• As helping verbs, they are used to form questions, negatives, and emphatic sentences.

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"Have," "has," and "had" are forms of the verb "to have" and can function as both main verbs and helping verbs.

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1. As Main Verbs:

They indicate possession, relationships, characteristics, or experiences.

• Have: Used in the present tense with I, you, we, they.

  • I have a pet dog.
  • They have three cars.

• Has: Used in the present tense with he, she, it.

  • She has a beautiful house.
  • The cat has blue eyes.

• Had: Used in the past tense for all subjects.

  • I had a great time yesterday.
  • He had a bicycle when he was young.

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2. As Helping Verbs:

They help form perfect tenses to indicate completed actions.

a) Present Perfect Tense (have/has + past participle)

• To show an action that started in the past and continues or has relevance now.
  • I have finished my homework.
  • She has visited Paris twice.

b) Past Perfect Tense (had + past participle)

• To show that an action was completed before another past action.
  • They had left before the meeting started.
  • I had cooked dinner when he arrived.

c) Future Perfect Tense (will have + past participle)

• To indicate that an action will be completed before a future time.
  • By tomorrow, I will have completed the project.
  • She will have left by noon.

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3. Forming Questions and Negatives:

Helping verbs "have", "has", and "had" can also form questions and negatives.

• Questions:

  • Have you finished your work?
  • Has he called you yet?
  • Had they arrived before sunset?

• Negatives:

  • I have not seen that movie.
  • She has not completed the task.
  • We had not met before the party.

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Summary:

• Use "have" with I, you, we, they (present).
• Use "has" with he, she, it (present).
• Use "had" with all subjects (past).
• They help form perfect tenses, questions, and negatives.

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