Learn the most important verb in English - to be. Practice how to use am, is, and are for identities, descriptions, and locations in simple sentences.
Learn how to use 'am', 'is', and 'are' to talk about yourself and others.
The verb BE has three present forms: AM (I), IS (he/she/it), ARE (you/we/they). Use it to describe states, identities, and feelings.
Contractions
I am → I'm. You are → You're. He/She/It is → He's/She's/It's. We/They are → We're/They're. Contractions are very common in everyday spoken and written English.
'Be' is the most important verb in English. We use it to talk about who we are, how we feel, and where we are.
am → I am happy.
is → She is a student.
are → They are friends.
I am from Canada.
You are my friend.
He is at home.
Use this easy formula: I → am, He/She/It → is, You/We/They → are
I am at school today.
You are my new classmate.
He is our teacher, Mr. Jones.
She is Maria, a student from Italy.
It is a very big classroom.
We are happy to learn English.
They are my friends in the playground.
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Each form of 'be' goes with specific subjects.
I am happy
I am at home
I am a student
He is my brother
She is a doctor
It is raining
You are welcome
We are friends
They are here
Complete these sentences:
1. "I __________ from England." (am, is, are)
2. "She __________ a teacher." (am, is, are)
3. "They __________ at the park." (am, is, are)
1. "I am from England."
2. "She is a teacher."
3. "They are at the park."
Ready to test your Present Simple: Be knowledge?
Challenge yourself with fill-in-the-blank exercises
We use 'be' in many everyday situations.
"My name is John and I am from Canada."
I am happy, She is excited, We are good
He is tired, They are sad, I am cold
"Today I am very happy because the weather is beautiful."
"My parents are at home, but I am at school."
Want to try a Present Simple: Be quiz?
Practice with multiple choice questions
To ask questions, put 'am', 'is', or 'are' at the beginning.
Just switch the order: Statement → "You are happy." Question → "Are you happy?"
Are you ready?
Is she here?
Am I late?
❌ You are happy? (wrong order)
❌ She is where? (wrong order)
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Add 'not' after 'am', 'is', or 'are' to make negative sentences.
Subject + am/is/are + not + rest of sentence
Native speakers often use short forms when speaking.
Master Present Simple: Be sentence building!
Drag and drop words to form correct sentences
❌ I is a student. → I am a student.
❌ She are happy. → She is happy.
❌ They is at home. → They are at home.
❌ You am nice. → You are nice.
❌ We is friends. → We are friends.
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She is a very good student.
They are enjoying their pizza.
I am reading my favourite book.
Are you going to the party?
Yes, I am. Are you?
He is my brother.
We are happy to be here today.
The weather is beautiful in spring.
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