Understanding the Basics
* "Is" is used for singular subjects (one person or thing).
* "Am" is used for the pronoun "I."
* "Are" is used for plural subjects (two or more people or things).
Examples
* Singular:
* The cat is sleeping. (One cat)
* The flower is beautiful. (One flower)
* Plural:
* The cats are playing. (More than one cat)
* The flowers are colorful. (More than one flower)
* "I":
* I am hungry.
Subject-Verb Agreement
The key is to make sure your verb (the action word) agrees with your subject.
* Example:
* The dog is barking. (The subject "dog" is singular, so we use "is")
* The dogs are barking. (The subject "dogs" is plural, so we use "are")
Let's Practice!
Can you fill in the blanks with the correct form of "is," "am," or "are"?
1. The birds ______ singing.
2. My brother ______ going to the park.
3. We ______ ready for the party.
4. I ______ excited to see my friends.
5. The pizza ______ delicious.
Answers:
1. The birds are singing.
2. My brother is going to the park.
3. We are ready for the party.
4. I am excited to see my friends.
5. The pizza is delicious.
Remember: Practice makes perfect! The more you use these words in sentences, the easier they become.