Some verbs do not show action. They tell about being.
![snake](https://smrt.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/core/LMLA/KIDS/ENGL115Kids/unit02/Grammar%202-4/2-4g1.jpg)
The snake is a reptile.
![hungry](https://smrt.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/core/LMLA/KIDS/ENGL115Kids/unit02/Grammar%202-4/2-4g2.jpg)
The snake is hungry.
![on](https://smrt.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/core/LMLA/KIDS/ENGL115Kids/unit02/Grammar%202-4/2-4g3.jpg)
I am in the tree.
![under](https://smrt.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/core/LMLA/KIDS/ENGL115Kids/unit02/Grammar%202-4/2-4g4.jpg)
I was under the tree.
Use is or was with one person or thing.
Use are or were with more than one person or thing.
![basketball](https://smrt.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/core/LMLA/KIDS/ENGL115Kids/unit02/Grammar%202-4/2-4g5.jpg)
They are playing basketball.
![food](https://smrt.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/core/LMLA/KIDS/ENGL115Kids/unit02/Grammar%202-4/2-4g6.jpg)
They were eating together.