"To Be" — am / is / are
"To be" is the most important verb in English. Use "am" with I, "is" with he/she/it (and singular names), and "are" with you/we/they (and plural names).
The rule
I am · He/She/It is · You/We/They are
Right and wrong
I am a student.
I is a student.
Always use "am" with "I", never "is" or "are".
She is a doctor.
She are a doctor.
Use "is" with "she", "he", and "it".
They are at home.
They is at home.
Use "are" with "they", "we", and "you".
Rahul is 30 years old.
Rahul are 30 years old.
"Rahul" is one person, so use "is", like "he".
Practice
1. I ___ ready.
2. She ___ my sister.
3. We ___ from Mumbai.
4. Rahul and Priya ___ married.
5. It ___ raining today.
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