Verb To Be Exercises - Use Of Is, Am, Are

Verb To Be – Use of Am, Is, Are

The verb to be is one of the most important and common verbs in English. At the A1 level, it is important to know how to use am, is, and are in simple sentences to talk about people, places, and things.

Verb To Be - Grammar Chart

Here is a simple chart to help you understand when to use am, is, and are with different subjects:

When Do We Use Am, Is, Are?

• Am is used with I only.
• Is is used with he, she, it (singular).
• Are is used with you, we, they (plural or formal).

Examples in Sentences

• I am a teacher.
• He is 20 years old.
• You are my friend.
• We are at school.
• It is a sunny day.

Quick Tips on Verb To Be

Review the following rules before starting the verb to be exercises.

• Use am only with I.
• Use is with he, she, it.
• Use are with you, we, they.
• Start simple! Practice making short sentences.
• Remember contractions: I am = I'm, she is = she's, we are = we're, etc.

Sources

• British Council – The verb 'be'
• British Council – Present simple: 'to be'
• Cambridge Dictionary – Be
• Wall Street English – Learn English Verbs: 'To be' and 'To have' exercises