Present Simple to be: he, she, it

1. Overview: The present simple tense of the verb "to be" is used to describe facts, states, and characteristics. In this explanation, we focus on the third person singular form, which is "is." It is used with he, she, and it. 2. Cases of Usage: Case 1: Describing someone or something. Example: She is a teacher. Case 2: Talking about feelings or states. Example: He is happy. Case 3: Stating facts. Example: It is cold today. 3. Additional Notes Common contractions for "to be" in the third person singular are "he's" for "he is," "she's" for "she is," and "it's" for "it is," or adding "'s" to any subject. Example: He's my friend. She's from Canada. It's cold outside. The dog's happy.