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Interactive Grammar: The Verb Be

Master am, is, and are in statements, negatives, questions, and short answers — the foundation of English grammar.

Grammar Explanation · Authentic Examples · Practice Exercises

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Duration

~70 min

Exercises

Level

Beginner

Overview

Master am, is, and are in statements, negatives, questions, and short answers — the foundation of English grammar.

am / is / are

II am a student. / I am not tired.
he/she/itShe is a doctor. / It is cold.
we/you/theyThey are friends. / We are ready.
questionsIs she here? / Are you ready?

Contractions & negatives

I'm / you're / he's / she's / we're / they're
I'm not / she isn't / they aren't
Short answers: Yes, I am. / No, she isn't.
Subject + be + adjective / noun / place

Common Mistakes

❌ She are my sister. → ✅ She is my sister.
❌ I is tired. → ✅ I am tired.
❌ Is you a student? → ✅ Are you a student?

When to use

Introductions

I am Maria. I am from Spain.

Describing location

The keys are on the table.

States & feelings

She is happy. It is cold today.

Questions

Is he a doctor? Are they ready?

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this lesson on verbs cover?

Master am, is, and are in statements, negatives, questions, and short answers — the foundation of English grammar.

Which CEFR level is this lesson designed for?

This lesson is designed for Beginner (A1) learners and forms part of the Verbs section on Grammartier.

What is the best approach for studying this grammar topic?

Start with the definition, then study the examples carefully to understand how the pattern works in context. Practise identifying the structure in authentic sentences before producing your own — this recognition-first approach builds a strong foundation for accurate, confident use.