Third Example

The irregular neuter verb BE, conjugated affirmatively.

Principal Parts.

Present. Preterit. Imp. Participle. Perf. Participle. Be. Was. Being. Been.

Infinitive Mood.

PRESENT TENSE.
To be.

PERFECT TENSE.
To have been.

Indicative Mood.

Present Tense.

Singular. Plural. 1. I am, 1. We are, 2. Thou art, 2. You are, 3. He is; 3. They are.

Imperfect Tense.

Singular. Plural. 1. I was, 1. We were, 2. Thou wast, (or wert,) 2. You were, 3. He was; 3. They were.