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Be Verb

~1 min readUpdated July 22, 20263 practice exercises

Lesson Goal

In this lesson, you will learn to use 'am', 'is', and 'are'. You can make simple sentences.

Key Points

'Am', 'is', and 'are' are forms of the verb 'to be'. Use 'am' with 'I'. Use 'is' with 'he', 'she', 'it', and singular nouns. Use 'are' with 'you', 'we', 'they', and plural nouns. A key rule: Match 'am', 'is', 'are' with the subject.

Examples

  • I am happy.
  • She is a teacher.
  • It is a cat.
  • They are students.
  • We are friends.
  • You are funny.
  • The dog is big.
  • The apples are red.

Memory Tips

  • 💡 Use 'am' with 'I'.
  • 💡 Use 'is' for 'he/she/it'.
  • 💡 Use 'are' for 'you/we/they'.
  • 💡 Remember: I am.
  • 💡 She/He is.
  • 💡 We/They are.
  • 💡 Singular: is.
  • 💡 Plural: are.

Summary

'Am', 'is', and 'are' help make simple sentences. Match them with the subject correctly.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How do I remember: "Use 'am' with 'I'."?
Use 'am' with 'I'.
How do I remember: "Use 'is' for 'he/she/it'."?
Use 'is' for 'he/she/it'.
How do I remember: "Use 'are' for 'you/we/they'."?
Use 'are' for 'you/we/they'.
How do I remember: "Remember: I am."?
Remember: I am.

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Practice Exercises

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am/is/are Part 1
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