How to Use - Is, Am and Are

 

Is, Am, Are

 

How to use Is, am and Are,

The verb to be is also called “am, is, are“. We use the verb to be to express present states and conditions. We can use “am, is, are” followed by a noun, adjective, preposition, or phrase.

                         Is, Am, and Are are used to describe the present state, characteristic, quality, demerit, nature, post, location, condition, relation, etc. of a person, thing, place, etc. that is

                        Is, Am, and Are are used to give information about a person, thing, place, etc. about its present state, characteristic, quality, nature, Post, Location, Condition Relation, etc.

 

 

The verb to be (am, is, are) Formation
(+) Affirmative form	(-) Negative form	(?) Question form
I am happy.	I am not in the office.	Am I right?
He is fine.	He isn’t ready.	Is he a teacher?
They are my friends.	They aren’t good at basketball.	Are they in your class?

 

 

The verb to be (am, is, are) Formula
(+) Affirmative sentences	(-) Negative sentences	(?) Interrogative sentences
I am	I am not	Am I ?
You are	You aren’t	Are you?
He is	He isn’t	Is he?
She is	She isn’t	Is she?
It is	It isn’t	Is it?
We are	We aren’t	Are we?
They are	They aren’t	Are they?

 Usage of the verb to be with nouns

 

Ø  Example sentences

 

·        I am a student.

·        It is a bird.

·        They are doctors.

·        Is she a nurse?

 

  Usage of the verb to be with adjectives

 

Ø  Example sentences

·        She is old.

·        Mike is tired.

·        It is cold.

·        They are young.

·       
Are you sure?

 

Usage of the verb to be with prepositions such as “in, on, at, to, for, from, with, etc.

 

Ø  Example sentences

·        I am in my car.

·        She is at home.

·        We are from Germany.

·        The flower is for you.

 

Ø  Example:

 

·        My sister is 6 years old.

·        Paris is a city in France.

·        Orange is a winter fruit.

·        Gold is expensive to buy.

·        Trains are more comfortable than cars.

·        This is not my wallet.

·        Is that your bicycle?

·        My brother is married.

·        I am from Italy.

·        William is my best friend.

 

You can see 10 questions with their answers related to the verb to be here. When you read them, try to make similar questions and answers.

 

v  Questions and answers

·        How old are you?
I am 19.

·        Is he a good singer?
Yes, he is good at singing and playing the guitar.

·        Are the students in the classroom?
Yes, they are in the classroom.

·        What is the name of your pet?
It is Tommy.

·        Where are my glasses?
They are on the table.

·        How many books are there on the shelf?
There are 9 books.

·        Are you crazy about football?
Yes, I am.

·        Am I right?
Yes, you are right?

·        Which one is easy?
This one is easy to do.

·        Is it hot or cold outside?
It is very cold.