Verb 'To Be' (Present Simple)

A1 - Use the verb to be to describe people, things, and feelings.

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Verb 'To Be' (Present Simple)

Mastering the Basics: How to Use Am, Is, and Are

The verb "to be" is the most important building block in the English language. In its present form, it appears as am, is, or are. We use these three small words every day to identify people, describe how we feel, and talk about the things around us.

The Simple Rules:

To use them correctly, you just need to look at the subject of your sentence:

  • Am: Only used with I (I am happy).
  • Is: Used with singular subjects like He, She, It, or a single person/object (The sun is bright; She is a doctor).
  • Are: Used with plural subjects like You, We, They, or groups of people (We are ready; The books are on the shelf).
  • Title: Verb 'To Be' (Present Simple)

    Hint

    Summary: Am, Is, Are
    Content:

    Use the verb to be to describe people, things, and feelings. * **I am** ('m) * **He / She / It is** ('s) * **You / We / They are** ('re) For negative sentences, just add **not** (isn't / aren't / 'm not).

    Questions:
    • Question: I ___ a student.
      Options:
      • am
      • is
      • are
      Explanation: We use **am** with the subject **I**.
    • Question: She ___ my sister.
      Options:
      • am
      • is
      • are
      Correct Index: 1
      Explanation: We use **is** with the subject **She**.
    • Question: They ___ happy today.
      Options:
      • am
      • is
      • are
      Correct Index: 2
      Explanation: We use **are** with the plural subject **They**.
    • Question: We ___ from Spain.
      Options:
      • am
      • is
      • are
      Correct Index: 2
      Explanation: We use **are** with the subject **We**.
    • Question: The dog ___ hungry.
      Options:
      • am
      • is
      • are
      Correct Index: 1
      Explanation: The dog is an **It**, so we use **is**.
    • Question: You ___ very tall.
      Options:
      • am
      • is
      • are
      Correct Index: 2
      Explanation: We use **are** with the subject **You**.
    • Question: It ___ cold outside.
      Options:
      • am
      • is
      • are
      Correct Index: 1
      Explanation: We use **is** with the subject **It**.
    • Question: He ___ a good doctor.
      Options:
      • am
      • is
      • are
      Correct Index: 1
      Explanation: We use **is** with the subject **He**.
    • Question: I ___ not tired.
      Options:
      • am
      • is
      • are
      Explanation: We use **am** with the subject **I**, even in negative sentences.
    • Question: My friends ___ at school.
      Options:
      • am
      • is
      • are
      Correct Index: 2
      Explanation: My friends is plural (They), so we use **are**.
    • Instruction: Fill in the blank:
      Question: I ___ ten years old.
      Answer:
      • am
      • 'm
      Explanation: Use **am** with **I**. Both full and contracted forms are correct.
    • Instruction: Fill in the blank:
      Question: He ___ my best friend.
      Answer:
      • is
      • 's
      Explanation: Use **is** with **He**. Both full and contracted forms are correct.
    • Instruction: Fill in the blank:
      Question: We ___ in the garden.
      Answer:
      • are
      • 're
      Explanation: Use **are** with **We**. Both full and contracted forms are correct.
    • Instruction: Fill in the blank:
      Question: They ___ not sad.
      Answer:
      • are
      • 're
      Explanation: Use **are** with **They**.
    • Instruction: Fill in the blank:
      Question: The apple ___ red.
      Answer:
      • is
      • 's
      Explanation: The apple is a singular noun (It), so use **is**.
    • Instruction: Fill in the blank:
      Question: You ___ a great singer.
      Answer:
      • are
      • 're
      Explanation: Use **are** with **You**.
    • Instruction: Fill in the blank:
      Question: It ___ a sunny day.
      Answer:
      • is
      • 's
      Explanation: Use **is** with **It**.
    • Instruction: Fill in the blank:
      Question: She ___ not a teacher.
      Answer:
      • is
      • 's
      Explanation: Use **is** with **She**.
    • Instruction: Fill in the blank:
      Question: I ___ very hungry.
      Answer:
      • am
      • 'm
      Explanation: Use **am** with **I**.
    • Instruction: Fill in the blank:
      Question: My mom and dad ___ at home.
      Answer:
      • are
      • 're
      Explanation: Mom and dad makes a plural subject (They), so use **are**.
    • Sentence: I am a tall boy.
      Explanation: Subject (I) + verb (am) + the rest of the sentence.
    • Sentence: She is my new teacher.
      Explanation: Subject (She) + verb (is) + the rest of the sentence.
    • Sentence: They are in the park.
      Explanation: Subject (They) + verb (are) + location.
    • Sentence: We are from the city.
      Explanation: Subject (We) + verb (are) + location.
    • Sentence: The cat is on the bed.
      Explanation: Subject (The cat) + verb (is) + location.
    • Sentence: You are my best friend.
      Explanation: Subject (You) + verb (are) + the rest of the sentence.
    • Sentence: It is a beautiful day.
      Explanation: Subject (It) + verb (is) + the rest of the sentence.
    • Sentence: He is a very fast runner.
      Explanation: Subject (He) + verb (is) + the rest of the sentence.
    • Sentence: My book is on the desk.
      Explanation: Subject (My book) + verb (is) + location.
    • Sentence: The apples are red and sweet.
      Explanation: Plural subject (The apples) + verb (are) + adjectives.

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