To be: use the correct form

Key Notes:-

Introduction

  • The verb “to be” is one of the most important and commonly used verbs in English.
  • It helps us talk about who someone is, what something is, and how things are.
  • For 1st graders, understanding how to use “am,” “is,” and “are” correctly is essential for forming basic sentences.

Forms of “To Be” in the Present Tense

  • Am
  1. Used with I.
  2. Example: I am a student.
  3. Remember: Only use “am” with “I”.
  • Is
  1. Used with he, she, it, or a singular noun (one person, place, or thing).
  2. Examples:
    • He is my friend.
    • She is happy.
    • It is a sunny day.
    • The cat is sleepy.
  • Are
  1. Used with you, we, they, or plural nouns (more than one person, place, or thing).
  2. Examples:
    • You are my teacher.
    • We are friends.
    • They are playing outside.
    • The dogs are barking.

How to Use the Correct Form of “To Be”

  • Identify the Subject:
  1. Find out who or what the sentence is about (the subject).
  2. Ask yourself:
    • Is the subject “I”? Use am.
    • Is it one person or thing (he, she, it, or a single noun)? Use is.
    • Is it more than one person or thing (you, we, they, or a plural noun)? Use are.
  • Choose the Right Form:
  1. Use am with “I”.
  2. Use is with “he, she, it” or one thing.
  3. Use are with “you, we, they” or more than one thing.
  • Make a Complete Sentence:
  1. Place the correct form of “to be” between the subject and the rest of the sentence.
  2. Example:
    • I am six years old.
    • She is a kind girl.
    • They are in the classroom.

Examples of Correct Usage:

  • With “Am”
  1. I am excited.
  2. I am a good student.
  • With “Is”
  1. He is tall.
  2. The dog is cute.
  3. She is playing with her toys.
  • With “Are”
  1. You are funny.
  2. We are ready to learn.
  3. The flowers are beautiful.

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