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Use am with I, is with he/she/it or one person or thing, and are with you/we/they or more than one.
See it in everyday English
Hindi and Gujarati lines explain the meaning; they are not word-for-word pronunciation guides.
- I am ready.मैं तैयार हूँ।હું તૈયાર છું.
- Riya is happy.रिया खुश है।રિયા ખુશ છે.
- We are friends.हम दोस्त हैं।અમે મિત્રો છીએ.
Make it negative
Put not after am, is or are: I am not tired. The bag is not heavy. You are not late. In conversation, is not can become isn’t and are not can become aren’t.
Ask a question
Move the helping word to the front: You are ready becomes Are you ready? Answer Yes, I am or No, I am not.
A common mistake, gently fixed
Needs a change: I is ready.
Try this: I am ready.
Match the verb to I, even when you are talking about only one person.
Say it aloud
I am learning English. My friend is kind. We are ready to practise.
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Your turn: Say one sentence about yourself and one about a friend. Change the friend’s sentence into a question.
Try three questions
See answers and explanations
- am — I goes with am.
- are — Books is plural, so use are.
- Is — She goes with is, placed first in this question.
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Read more about the rule
British Council: present simple — to be. The examples and exercises here are original; the reference provider does not endorse this website.
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