beginner

Present Simple: Be-Verb

Learn how to use the Be-verb (am, is, are) with basic pronouns to describe yourself and identify objects.

In English, basic sentences follow a Subject + Verb + Object structure. The Be-verb acts as the connector that links a subject (who or what the sentence is about) to its identity or description.

The Be-verb has three present tense forms: am, is, and are. We choose the form based on the subject:

  • am is used with I
  • is is used with singular subjects like he, she, it, this, or that
  • are is used with plural subjects or you, we, and they

Here is how each form looks in a sentence:

I am a student.

I am a student.

This is a book.

This is a book.

You are a doctor.

You are a doctor.

In this lesson, we will practice using all three forms of the Be-verb to identify objects and describe who people are.

Practice

Follow along with these examples to strengthen your understanding.

Stage 1

This is a book.

This is a book.

Stage 2

That is a pen.

That is a pen.

Stage 3

I am a student.

I am a student.

Stage 4

She is a teacher.

She is a teacher.

Stage 5

You are a doctor.

You are a doctor.

Ringoo Icon

Learn faster with Ringoo apps

Trace your learning progress and get real-time feedback with interactive exercises.

App StoreGoogle Play
Present Simple: Be-Verb | Ringoo