Stop saying: “I very happy today.”

Say instead: “I am very happy today.” · A1 · Verb Forms

✗ Wrong

I very happy today.

✓ Correct

I am very happy today.

Why?

Happy is not a verb, so you need the verb be before it. Say: I am happy, she is tired, they are ready. Never drop am, is, or are.

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🎙️ REAL VOICES

The three correct examples below, in a real voice.

✗ She very tired.

✓ She is very tired.

✗ We very hungry.

✓ We are very hungry.

✗ He very busy today.

✓ He is very busy today.

Feelings need be: I am happy, she is tired.

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