Is, Are, Am Chapter Notes | English for Class 1 (Mridang) PDF Download

Introduction

The words is, are, and am help us talk about people, animals, and things. They tell us what someone or something is doing or how they are.

For example:

• She is a smart girl.
• We are happy.
• I am a student.

These words are helping words (verbs) and are used in different ways.

When to Use Is, Are, and Am?

1. Is – Used for One Person, Animal, or Thing

We use is with he, she, it, or one name/thing.

Examples:

• He is my friend.
• She is a teacher.
• The dog is very cute.
• This book is interesting.

2. Are – Used for More Than One Person, Animal, or Thing

We use are with you, we, they, or many names/things.

Examples:

• You are my best friend.
• We are happy.
• They are playing outside.
• The cats are sleeping.

3. Am – Used Only with ‘I’

We use am only with I.

Examples:

• I am a good boy.
• I am six years old.
• I am very happy.

Examples in Sentences

1. He is a doctor.
2. I am a student.
3. They are best friends.
4. She is reading a book.
5. We are in the park.

Fun Exercise

Fill in the blanks with Is, Are, or Am:

1. She ______ a kind girl.
2. They ______ playing football.
3. I ______ feeling happy today.
4. We ______ best friends.
5. The dog ______ very big.

Ans:

1. She is a kind girl.
2. They are playing football.
3. I am feeling happy today.
4. We are best friends.
5. The dog is very big.