1. Affirmative Forms (I am / You are)
The verb **'to be'** is used to describe a person, thing, or place, and to give basic information like name, age, or location. It is the most common and important verb in English!
Look at the three forms of 'to be' in the present tense: **am, is, are**.
| Subject | Full Form (Affirmative) | Contraction (Short Form) |
|---|---|---|
| I | I **am** (I am a teacher.) | I'm (I'm happy.) |
| You / We / They | You / We / They **are** (We are in the park.) | You're / We're / They're (They're cool.) |
| He / She / It | He / She / It **is** (She is my sister.) | He's / She's / It's (It's easy.) |
✍️ 2. Practice: Am, Is, or Are?
Choose the correct form of the verb 'to be' from the bank to complete the sentences.
Verb Bank:
3. Negative Forms (I am not)
To make a sentence negative, simply add **'not'** after the verb 'to be'.
| Subject | Full Form (Negative) | Contraction (Short Form) |
|---|---|---|
| I | I am not (I am not sad.) | I'm not (I'm not ready.) |
| You / We / They | You / We / They are not (We are not busy.) | You **aren't** / We **aren't** / They **aren't** |
| He / She / It | He / She / It is not (He is not tall.) | He **isn't** / She **isn't** / It **isn't** |
🤝 4. Contraction Match: Full Form to Short Form
Match the **Full Form** to its correct **Contraction**. Click two cards to form a pair.
Full Form
Contraction
🗣️ 5. Speaking Practice
Use the verb 'to be' to answer these simple questions about yourself.
- What is your name? (e.g., I am John.)
- Where are you from? (e.g., I am from Brazil.)
- Are you a student? (e.g., Yes, I am. / No, I am not.)
- Is English difficult for you? (e.g., No, it isn't. / Yes, it is.)