Vol. 3 No. 7 (2025), Articles
Vol. 3 No. 7 (2025)

‘’TO BE’’

Articles
Published 2025-12-13
Ahmedov Azimjon
teacher of Andijan State Institute of Foreign Languages.
Abdurahmonov Fayzulloh Jahongir o’g’li
the second grade student of Andijan State Institute of Foreign Languages.
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Keywords

to be, linking verb, English grammar, tense forms, predication, syntax

Abstract

This article examines the verb “to be” in English, discussing its grammatical features, syntactic functions, and semantic roles. It analyzes its forms across tenses, its role as a linking verb, its contribution to predicate structures, and the most common errors made by learners. Pedagogical implications and practical usage contexts are also explored. The article is intended for students, teachers, and researchers of English grammar

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