Auxiliary Verb to be Sentences

The verb “to be” can act as an auxiliary verb (helping verb) to form different tenses, especially the continuous and passive forms. As an auxiliary verb, “to be” helps describe ongoing actions or states and is followed by the present participle (ending in -ing) in continuous tenses or the past participle in passive sentences.

• I am reading a book.
• She is studying for her exam.
• They are playing soccer in the park.
• We were watching a movie last night.
• He was working on his project all day.
• You will be meeting with the teacher tomorrow.
• She will be traveling next week.
• They have been waiting for an hour.
• I had been hoping for a sunny day.
• We were being shown the new equipment.
• The house is being painted right now.
• The dinner was being prepared when they arrived.
• The report will be reviewed by the supervisor.
• The rules are being followed by everyone.
• The book has been written by a famous author.