One of the most commonly used simple present verbs is ‘to be,’ or its forms. It describes nationalities, professions, places, animals, etc. Moreover, it is much more used than its rivals or their forms, namely, ‘to do, to go, or to have.’ However, since ‘to be’ is an irregular verb, it is necessary to understand its usage.

Introduction to the Use of IS AM ARE:-

Before we move ahead, it is necessary to clarify that ‘Is’ is used for the third person in its singular form, and ‘Am’ is used for the first person in a singular form. ‘Are’ is used for the third person in singular form, as a singular or plural for the second person, and as a plural for the first person.

Use of IS AM ARE Worksheet:-

Choose the correct verb: ‘Is, Am, or Are.’

1. I __ going to see a horror movie. (Is/Am)
2. We __ planning a vacation to Goa. (Are/Is)
3. How much __ the cost of this painting? (Is/Are)
4. What __ we going to do about this? (Are/Am)
5. Raman __ a good boy. (Am/Is)
6. Rakhi and Brijesh __ living with their grandparents. (Are/Is)
7. We __ here to give an interview. (Are/Am)
8. Where __ the tallest monument in the world? (Is/Are)
9. Why __ I learning to speak in English? (Am/Is)
10. I don’t think that I __ a good cook. (Is/Am)

Answers

1. Am
2. Are
3. Is 
4. Are
5. Is
6. Are
7. Are
8. Is
9. Am
10. Am

Use of IS AM ARE Exercise:-

Fill in the blanks with the correct verb: ‘Is, am, or are.’

1. I __ going to visit Agra this month. Would you like to come with me? (am)
2. We __ going to see a doctor for our injuries. (are)
3. How __ she different from your past girlfriends? (is)
4. Why ___ you preparing for the exam in advance? (are)
5. Which __ the best institute to learn spoken English in Gurgaon? (is)
6. The market __ closed today. (is)
7. I __ traveling from Delhi to Canada on a student visa. (am)
8. We __ going to take a camel ride during the festival. (are)
9. Which __ the best places to visit in Gurgaon? (are)
10. I __ writing an essay on holi. (am)

Use of IS AM ARE Sentences:-

1. I am going to the monestary with my brother.
2. You are a good student.
3. He is going to the zoo.
4. Rahul and Anjali are going to get married tomorrow.
5. The Qutab Minar is the tallest monument in New Delhi.
6. I am going to visit my college friends in India.
7. He is from Bangalore. What about you?
8. We are going to participate in the half-marathon this year.
9. This is not going to make up for your lost grades.
10. Hi, I am Ankit, and you are?

Rules of IS AM ARE:-

1. If the noun is plural, use ‘are,’ whereas if the noun is singular, use ‘is.’ E.g., They are troublemakers, and he is a troublemaker.

2. If the sentence begins with I (first person), ‘am’ generally follows it. Similarly, when proper nouns, or he, it, and she, comes into the picture, ‘is’ applies. Likewise, when plural nouns, you, they, and we follow with ‘are.’