Verbs to be

Front

What is a verb to be?

Back

A verb to be is a verb that describes a state of being. The main forms are 'am', 'is', and 'are.'

Front

When do we use 'am'?

Back

We use 'am' with the first person singular subject 'I'. Example: 'I am happy.'

Front

When do we use 'is'?

Back

We use 'is' with singular third person subjects (he, she, it). Example: 'She is a teacher.'

Front

When do we use 'are'?

Back

We use 'are' with plural subjects and with the pronouns you and we. Example: 'They are friends.'

Front

Fill in the blank: 'Layla and James _____ going to visit their grandparents.'

Back

are

Front

Fill in the blank: 'I ____ a student.'

Back

am

Front

Fill in the blank: 'We ____ friends.'

Back

are

Front

Fill in the blank: 'It ____ a red car.'

Back

is

Front

Fill in the blank: 'His shoelace _______ not tied.'

Back

was

Front

What is the contraction for 'I am'?

Back

The contraction for 'I am' is 'I'm.'