Am, Is and Are are verbs that very often uses in English. Here are some examples:
- My name is Maya
- I am 22
- I am not married
- I am interested in art
- My favourite color is red
- My father is a doctor and my mother is a journalist
- We are students
- Are you student?
- What is your name?
- How old are you?
There are three forms of Am/Is/Are, they are Positive, Negative and Questions:
1. Positive
- I’m cold. Can you close the windows, please?
- Andi is afraid of dogs.
- It’s five o’clock. You’re late again.
- Maya and I are good friends.
- I’m 27 years old. My brother is 29.
- Your books are on the table.
- My brother is very tall. He’s an Army.
2. Negative
- It’s sunny today but it isn’t warm.
- Maya isn’t interested in dance. He’s interested in martial art.
- Andi isn’t at home at the moment. He’s at work.
- I’m not tired but I’m thirsty.
- Those people aren’t Indonesian. They’re African.
3. Questions
- ‘Is your father at home?’ ‘No, he’s out.’ (or we say ‘Is He at home?’)
- Your bag are nice. Are they new? (or we say ‘Are they new?’)
- ‘Am I late?’ ‘No, you’re on time.
Further uses of To be
a. that’s or that is | there’s or there is | here’s or here is
- Thank you. That’s very kind of you.
- Look! There’s a Tiger.
- ‘Here’s your book.’ ‘Thank you.’
b. Where …? / What …? / Who …? / How …? / Why …?
- What’s it?
- Why’re you sad?
- Where’s Maya?
- How’s your sister?
- Who’s that boy?
c. short answer
- ‘Are you tired?’ ‘Yes, I am.’
- ‘Are you hungry?’ ‘No, I’m not but I’m thirsty.’
- ‘Is your friend Indonesian?’ ‘Yes, He is.’
- ‘Are these your books?’ ‘Yes, they are.’
- ‘That’s my umbrela.’ ‘No, it isn’t.’