Sebastián Núñez Miranda The Greek sea god, Proteus, was (like the sea) capable of changing form...

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Past Simple Verb To Be

Sebastin Nez MirandaPast SimpleVerb To Be

Proteus

The Greek sea god, Proteus, was (like the sea) capable of changing form in an instant.He knew all things--past, present, and future--but would not share his knowledge unless you grab him and hold on tight while he went through his various forms.

Lion

Wild boar

Snake

Tree

Running stream

Many different forms

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compelled by a capture who could restrain the God--no matter what forms he might assume.

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What has to do THIS! (Proteus myth) with the Past verb to Be?????????????????????????????

The verb To be is said to be the mostproteanof the English language, because is constantly changing forms.A Protean featureBeAmAreBeenWereWasisBeingWe will consider this verb, as the MOST IRREGULAR VERB that English Language has.So

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