This is a table that explains the verb ‘to be’. You use the subject pronoun and then add the verb in English:
| Subject Pronoun | Verb to be | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| I | am | I am a student |
| You | are | You are a student |
| He | is | He is a student |
| She | is | She is a student |
| It | is | It is a table |
| We | are | We are students |
| You | are | You are students |
| They | are | They are students |
Some example sentences with this verb are:
- I am a student.
- You are a student.
- He is a student.
- She is a student.
- It is a table.
- We are students.
- You are students.
- They are students.
So, there are 3 examples of the verb ‘to be’ in English: am, is and are.
Exercise: Test your understanding of this English lesson
This practice will help reinforce your understanding and usage of the positive form using subject pronouns with the verb to be in everyday English.
You can test your understanding of the positive form using subject pronouns with the verb to be by answering these 20 questions. You will get the answers and your score at the end of the quiz.
Can you think of some more example sentences? Like, I am a girl. Type them in the comments box below!
