am, is, are
I am, she is, they are, and the short forms.
The rules
- "I" always goes with "am": I am, I’m.
- "My brother" = he, so use "is".
- "We" goes with "are".
- "they’re" = they are. "their" and "there" sound the same but mean different things.
- Negative: is + not. "The shop isn’t open."
- For a question, put "are" before the subject: "Are you…?"
Examples
- I am a teacher.
- My brother is twenty years old.
- We are happy to see you.
- they’re
- The shop is not open on Sunday.
- Are you a student.
Quick check
Pick an answer to see the rule behind it.
1.I _____ a teacher.
2.My brother _____ twenty years old.
3.We _____ happy to see you.
4.Which is the short form of "they are"?
5.The shop _____ not open on Sunday.