The verb ‘be’ has three forms in the simple ——‘am’, ‘is’ and ‘are’. present tense I We use ‘am’ when the subject is _____ .
We use ‘are’ when the subject is ____ we ,
Are you the master of the dog ? Yes, I am. /No, I am not (’m not.)
to be
Are you/they/we…
Kitty and Simon are in the English Club. Are Kitty and Simon in the English Club?
/simpl/
/prezənt/
Definition: 1 the thing that is true now( 现在的状态) (Her hair is long) 2 the thing that is always true (客观事实) (Millie and Sandy are from Beijing)
Yes, they are. /No, they are not (aren’t.) Is he/she/it…
The swimming pool is new. Is the swimming pool new?
Yes, it is./ No, it is not (isn’t.)
Ask and answer:
We/You/They are ------He/She/It is
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Am I…
to be
I am the master of the dog. Am I the master of the dog? Yes, you are ./ No, you are not (aren’t.)