There are different types of verbs in English. Linking verbs, auxiliary verbs, action verbs, state verbs, etc.
Is Are a Verb or Not?
Are is a verb. Are is a form of the verb be. Are is used with second person singular (you). Are is also used with first, second and third person plural. (we, you, and they).
| Subject pronouns | Form of the verb be |
| You (singular) | are |
| We | are |
| You (plural) | are |
| They | are |
What Type of Verb Is Are?
Are is a linking verb
Are is a linking verb. Here are some examples of are as a linking verb:
- How much are those trainers?
- They are 40 dollars.
- These bills are for you.
- They are beautiful.
- We are from Washington.
- We are engineers.
- Where are you from?
Are is an auxiliary verb (Are is a helping verb)
Are is an auxiliary verb (Are is a helping verb). Here are some examples of are as an auxiliary verb.
Are is used with present participle to form present progressive tense.
- You are learning English right now.
- We are doing sport this afternoon.
- They are writing emails to their friends.
Is is a verb?
Is are a verb or an adverb?
Are is a verb not an adverb.
Is are an adjectives?
No, are is not an adjective. Are is a verb.
Is Are a Verb or Noun?
Are is a verb not a noun.
