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To be

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#1
1) In English, which of the following sentences uses the verb 'to be' as a copular verb linking the subject to a subject complement?
  1. He is a doctor at the clinic.
  2. She seems tired after the flight.
  3. We ran three miles yesterday.
  4. They will arrive tomorrow.
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He is a doctor at the clinic.
#2
2) Which form of 'to be' is the simple past first-person plural in English?
  1. We be
  2. We were
  3. We been
  4. We are
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We were
#3
3) In subjunctive contexts (contrary-to-fact wishes), which form of 'to be' is traditionally used after 'if' with a singular subject?
  1. were
  2. was
  3. be
  4. is
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were
#4
4) Which sentence demonstrates a passive-voice construction using 'to be'?
  1. They build bridges every summer.
  2. A new bridge is being built by them.
  3. A new bridge builds in the city.
  4. They are building a new bridge.
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A new bridge is being built by them.
#5
5) Which of the following is the correct present perfect form of 'to be' for 'she'?
  1. She is been
  2. She has been
  3. She have been
  4. She was been
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She has been
#6
6) Which sentence uses 'to be' as an auxiliary to form the continuous aspect?
  1. We were late yesterday.
  2. I am reading the report now.
  3. They have been here before.
  4. She was given a medal.
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I am reading the report now.
#7
7) In Old English, the verb corresponding to modern 'to be' had multiple roots. Which of the following was NOT one of those Old English roots?
  1. earun
  2. wesan
  3. habban
  4. beon
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habban
#8
8) Which use of 'to be' expresses existence rather than identity or state?
  1. To be someone’s friend
  2. There is a problem
  3. They are doctors
  4. She is tall
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There is a problem
#9
9) Which contraction correctly combines 'to be' with 'not' in spoken English for the second-person singular/plural present?
  1. you aren't
  2. youn't be
  3. you'ren't
  4. you be not
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you aren't
#10
10) Which linguistic term describes 'to be' when it links a subject to a predicate adjective like 'happy' or 'tired'?
  1. Transitive verb
  2. Auxiliary verb
  3. Modal verb
  4. Copula
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Copula
#11
11) Which sentence illustrates the existential 'be' followed by an adjective functioning as an anticipatory 'it' construction?
  1. They were playing soccer.
  2. She is the manager now.
  3. There are many books on the shelf.
  4. It is important to arrive early.
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It is important to arrive early.
#12
12) In reported speech, which past form of 'to be' would correctly backshift from present 'am'?
  1. were
  2. had been
  3. are
  4. was
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was
#13
13) Which sentence shows 'to be' functioning as a raising verb (raising the subject from an infinitival clause)?
  1. She is a teacher.
  2. She is running in the race.
  3. She is likely to win the award.
  4. She was given a book.
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She is likely to win the award.
#14
14) Which is the correct negative imperative using 'to be' in English?
  1. Not be late.
  2. Don't be late.
  3. Don't not be late.
  4. Be not late.
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Don't be late.
#15
15) Which of these philosophical senses of 'to be' deals with necessary existence rather than mere existence?
  1. Predicative be
  2. Necessary being
  3. Copular be
  4. Existential be
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Necessary being
#16
16) Which transformation turns 'The cake is eaten by the child' into an active voice sentence?
  1. The child eats the cake.
  2. The cake was eaten by the child.
  3. Eating the cake is by the child.
  4. The cake is eating the child.
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The child eats the cake.
#17
17) In conditional sentences, which form of 'to be' pairs with 'would' in the result clause for a hypothetical present-unreal condition?
  1. If she was rich, she would travel more.
  2. If she is rich, she would travel more.
  3. If she were rich, she would travel more.
  4. If she be rich, she would travel more.
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If she were rich, she would travel more.
#18
18) Which of the following is an example of 'to be' used in a cleft sentence for focusing information?
  1. The letter is on the table.
  2. John is writing a letter.
  3. It was John who wrote the letter.
  4. John wrote the letter yesterday.
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It was John who wrote the letter.
#19
19) Which morphological property is notable about 'to be' compared with most English verbs?
  1. It has suppletive forms from different roots.
  2. It only has one form for all persons.
  3. It cannot be used as an auxiliary.
  4. It is regular in all tenses.
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It has suppletive forms from different roots.
#20
20) Which phrase correctly demonstrates subject-verb agreement with 'to be' for a collective noun interpreted as singular in American English?
  1. The team are a good player.
  2. The team are practicing for the match.
  3. The team be practicing for the match.
  4. The team is practicing for the match.
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The team is practicing for the match.
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