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So, let’s have a quick recap

 Verbs like is, am, are, was, were are known as linking

verbs/helping verbs. They link the subject of a sentence to an

adjective or noun.

 “am” is used when your subject is “I” and in present tense.

Example: I am an intelligent boy.

 “is” is used when your subject is a singular noun, he, she, or it

and in present tense. Example: It is an interesting story.

 “are” is used when your subject is plural noun, we, you, or they

and in present tense. Example: You are my best friend.

 “was” is used when your subject is singular noun, he, she, or it

and in past tense. Example: Yesterday, she was running late for

her school.

 “were” is used when your subject is plural noun, we, you, or

they in past tense. Example: We were enjoying the match last

night.