Intransitive Verb
Be is ordinarily used in the sense of a future event or transaction that will or has not yet taken place, while "is" is typically used for something that is happening now or otherwise used in the present tense, and "was" or "been" is used for an event that did happen or is referenced in the past tense.
- to exist
- To be, or not to be, that is the question. - Shakespeare
- to occur, to take place; (used in conjunction with a prepositions in an adverbial phrase to indicate location, origin, etc.)
- Where is the test held? It is going to be held tomorrow, in room 5.
- When and where will the test be held? Tomorrow, in room 5.
- Examples
- The cat is in the bag, it will still be in the bag tomorrow.
- The woman is on the moon, will she be there later?
- The house is over the hill, but it might not be there for long.
- The athlete is over the hill, he will always be that way.
