How to use Am, Is, Are in practice?

Using am/is/are in Present Simple

In English, am, is, and are are forms of the verb to be in the Present Simple tense.  This verb is used to describe states, characteristics, or to indicate location. Let’s go over when each form of the verb is used:

• am is used only with I.
  • Example: I am happy.
• is is used with singular third-person subjects: he, she, it.
  • Example: She is a teacher.
• are is used with plural subjects (we, you, they) or with you (singular or plural).
  • Example: You are my friend, They are students.

Rules for using am/is/are

1. Am — used with I:
   • I am ready.
2. Is — used with he, she, it, or any singular noun:
   • He is tall.
   • The cat is black.
3. Are — used with we, you, they, or any plural noun:
   • We are friends.
   • The cars are fast.

Exercise – Choose the correct form: “am,” “is,” or “are”

Now that you’re familiar with the rules for using am, is, and are, try completing the exercise by filling in the blanks with the correct form of the verb. After finishing, you can check your answers to see the correct responses.

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