English Grammar: Present Tense to Be

Present Tense to Be: Positive Statements

Form:

• I am
• you are
• he/she/it is
• we are
• they are

Usage:

• To describe permanent or temporary situations
• To express feelings, emotions, and opinions
• To describe physical and mental conditions
• To talk about occupations, nationalities, and relationships

Examples:

• I am a student.
• You are very smart.
• He is a doctor.
• She is from France.
• It is a beautiful day.
• We are friends.
• They are at the park.

Common Expressions:

• I am happy/sad/tired, etc.
• I am from [country/city].
• I am a [job/student/teacher], etc.
• It is [hot/cold/rainy], etc.

Present Tense to Be: Positive Statements

Formation

• The present tense to be is formed using the following words: I am, you are, he/she/it is, we are, they are

Usage

• The present tense to be is used to describe permanent or temporary situations
• It is used to express feelings, emotions, and opinions
• It is used to describe physical and mental conditions
• It is used to talk about occupations, nationalities, and relationships

Examples of Usage

• To describe identity: I am a student
• To express opinions: You are very smart
• To describe occupations: He is a doctor
• To describe nationalities: She is from France
• To describe the weather: It is a beautiful day
• To describe relationships: We are friends
• To describe locations: They are at the park

Common Expressions Using Present Tense to Be

• Expressing emotions: I am happy/sad/tired, etc
• Describing origins: I am from [country/city]
• Describing occupations: I am a [job/student/teacher], etc
• Describing the weather: It is [hot/cold/rainy], etc