TO BE am / is / are
Positive
I |
am |
(I’m) |
He She It |
is |
(He’s) (She’s) (It’s) |
We You They |
are |
(We’re) (You’re) (They’re) |
Negative
I |
I am not |
(I’m not) |
He She It |
He She is not It |
(He’s not) or He isn’t (She’s not) or She isn’t (It’s not) or It isn’t |
We You They |
We You are not They |
(We’re not) or We aren’t (You’re not) or You aren’t (They’re not) or They aren’t |
I’m cold. Can you close the window, please?
I’m 35 years old. My brother is 26.
John is ill. He’s in bed.
It’s nine o’clock. You’re late again.
Steve and I are good friends.
Your books are on the table.
I’m tired, but I’m not hungry.
Lisa isn’t interested in politics. She’s interested in art.
James isn’t a teacher. He’s a student.
Those people aren’t English. They’re Australian.
It’s sunny today, but it isn’t warm.
Question
Am |
I? |
Is |
He? She? It? |
Are |
We? Your? They? |
Am I busy?
Are we tired?
Are you hungry?
Is my mother upset?
Are you children smart?
We say:
Is she at home? / Is your mother at home? (not Is at home your mother?)
Are they new? / Are your shoes new? (not Are new your shoes?)
Are you tired?’ Yes, I am.’
‘Are you hungry?’ ‘No, I’m not, but I’m thirsty.’
Is your friend English?’ Yes, he is.‘
‘Are these your keys?’ Yes, they are.’