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What is the correct contraction for the subject pronoun 'I' in the present simple of be?
What is the correct contraction for the subject pronoun 'I' in the present simple of be?
Which pronoun is used for referring to a man in the present simple of be?
Which pronoun is used for referring to a man in the present simple of be?
Which of the following is true about contractions in positive short answers?
Which of the following is true about contractions in positive short answers?
When referring to multiple people or things, which pronoun is appropriate in the present simple of be?
When referring to multiple people or things, which pronoun is appropriate in the present simple of be?
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What is necessary before using the verb be?
What is necessary before using the verb be?
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Study Notes
Present Simple of 'be' - Forms
- The verb 'be' has three forms in the present simple: am, is, are.
- 'Am' is used with 'I'.
- 'Is' is used with 'he', 'she', 'it' and singular nouns.
- 'Are' is used with 'you', 'we', 'they' and plural nouns.
- 'They' is used for both people and things.
- 'He' is used for a man, 'she' for a woman, and 'it' for a thing.
- The subject (e.g., I, you, he) must come before the verb 'be'.
Present Simple of 'be' - Contractions
- Short forms ('contractions') like 'm', 's', and 're' are used with personal pronouns (I, you, he, she, etc.).
- The contraction 's' is also used with names.
- Contractions are only used for negative short answers (e.g., "She isn't happy?" "No, she isn't.") They cannot be used in positive short answers.
Present Simple of 'be' - Use Cases
- The verb 'be' is used to describe states or situations.
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Description
This quiz covers the various forms of the verb 'be' in the present simple, including how to use 'am', 'is', and 'are'. It also addresses the use of contractions and their appropriate contexts. Test your understanding of these fundamental aspects of English grammar!
