Learn easy English grammar uses of is/am/are with simple sentences. In this lesson, we are going to learn the use of is/am/are in English and also we will understand their use in simple, negative, and question sentences. Learning the use of these English words will improve your basic English grammar skills. All are explained below in easy wording and simple examples… Let’s learn…
What is is/am/are?
Is, am, and are are forms of the verb “to be”.
We use them to tell about someone or something in the present.
| Helping Verb | Used With |
|---|---|
| Am | I |
| Is | He, She, It, Name, Singular |
| Are | You, We, They, Plural |
🟩 Use in Simple Sentences
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I am a student.
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He is my brother.
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They are my friends.
🟥 Use in Negative Sentences
We add “not” after is/am/are.
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I am not sleepy.
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She is not here.
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We are not ready.
🟦 Use in Question Sentences
We put is/am/are at the start.
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Am I late?
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Is he your friend?
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Are they at school?
✅ More Easy Examples in a Table
| Type | Subject | Helping Verb | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple | I | am | I am happy. |
| Simple | She | is | She is a doctor. |
| Simple | They | are | They are in the park. |
| Negative | I | am not | I am not tired. |
| Negative | He | is not | He is not at home. |
| Negative | We | are not | We are not hungry. |
| Question | I | Am I | Am I your friend? |
| Question | It | Is it | Is it your pen? |
| Question | You | Are you | Are you okay? |
📌 Quick Tips
➡️ Use am only with I.
➡️ Use is with he, she, it, singular name.
➡️ Use are with you, we, they, plural words.
📚 Practice Sentences
🔹 Simple Sentences
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I am a good boy.
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She is at school.
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You are smart.
🔹 Negative Sentences
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I am not sick.
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He is not my cousin.
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They are not late.
🔹 Question Sentences
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Am I right?
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Is she coming?
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Are we going now?
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