Is, Are, Am — Chapter Summary
ICSE · Class 1 · English Grammar and Composition
Summary of Is, Are, Am for ICSE Class 1 English Grammar and Composition. Part of the ICSE Class 1 English Grammar and Composition syllabus.
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Overview
This chapter introduces young learners to the basic use of the helping verbs 'is', 'are', and 'am' in simple English sentences. These words help us talk about who we are, what we do, and how things are around us. Learning 'is', 'are', and 'am' helps children form correct sentences and speak clearly.
Key Concepts
'Am' is used only with
'Am' is used only with the word 'I'. For example: I am happy. I am a student. It tells something about yourself.
'Is' is used with 'he'
'Is' is used with 'he', 'she', and 'it'. For example: She is kind. He is my brother. It is a ball. It describes one person or thing.
'Are' is used with 'you'
'Are' is used with 'you', 'we', and 'they'. For example: You are kind. We are friends. They are playing. It is used for more than one person or when s
Learning Objectives
- Understand when to use 'am', 'is', and 'are' in sentences.
- Identify the correct verb based on the subject (I, you, he, she, it, we, they).
- Form simple sentences using 'am', 'is', and 'are'.
- Apply the verbs in everyday speaking and writing.
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