Modal Verbs: to be

Modal Verbs: to be

To be can be used as a modal verb in certain situations, although it is not as common as other modal verbs like can, must, or should.

Auxiliary Verbs: to be

Auxiliary Verbs: to be

To be is used with the present participle (ing form) of the main verb to indicate an action that is currently happening.   Example: She is studying for her exam.

Auxiliary Verbs

Auxiliary Verbs

Auxiliary Verbs are used to form various tenses, moods, and voices in English sentences.   Auxiliary verbs are also used to make negative sentences, questions, and contractions.