Mastering the Verb 'To Be': Am, Is, Are

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Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson you will confidently use 'am', 'is', and 'are' in sentences.

Text

What do you already know about using 'am', 'is', and 'are'?

The Verb 'To Be'

'To be' is a fundamental verb in English. It changes form based on the subject.

Form: 'Am'

Use 'am' with the subject 'I'. Example: I am happy.

Form: 'Is'

Use 'is' with he, she, it, or singular nouns. Example: She is a teacher.

Form: 'Are'

Use 'are' with you, we, they, or plural nouns. Example: They are students.

Exercise: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences: 1. I ___ a student. 2. She ___ happy. 3. They ___ friends.

Interactive Quiz

Choose the correct form: 1. He ___ (is/are) tall. 2. We ___ (am/are) ready.

Review and Conclusion

Review: 'Am' with I, 'Is' with singular, 'Are' with plural. Practise often!

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