Verb to be – Simple Present (Affirmative)

Front

Verb To Be

Structure: Subject + am/is/are + complement.

Back

I am a student.

She is happy.

They are friends.

Use: Describes facts, feelings, jobs, or identities.

Front

Verb to be – Simple Present (Negative)

Structure: Subject + am not / is not (isn’t) / are not (aren’t) + complement

Back

• I am not tired.

• He isn’t a teacher.

• We aren’t late.

Use: To say something is not true.

Front

Verb to be – Simple Present (Questions)

Structure: Am/Is/Are + subject + complement?

Back

• Are you ready?

• Is she your sister?

• Am I late?

Use: To ask about facts, feelings, jobs, or identities.

Front

Short Answers with Verb to Be

Structure: Yes/No, + subject + am/is/are (not).

Back

• Yes, I am.

• No, she isn’t.

• Yes, they are.

Use: To answer questions briefly.

Front

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

Verb to be – Present Continuous (Affirmative)
Structure: Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing

Back

• I am studying.

• She is reading.

• They are running.

Use: Actions happening now or around the present time.

Front

PRESENT CONTINUOUS (Negative)

Verb to be – Present Continuous (Negative)

Structure: Subject + am not / isn’t / aren’t + verb-ing

Back

• I am not sleeping.

• He isn’t eating.

• We aren’t working.

Use: Say what someone is not doing now.

Front

PRESENT CONTINUOUS (Interrogative)

Verb to be – Present Continuous (Questions)

Structure: Am/Is/Are + subject + verb-ing?

Back

• Are you watching TV?

• Is she playing football?

• Am I speaking too fast?

Use: Ask about actions happening now.