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Is, Are, Am — Flashcards

ICSE · Class 1 · English Grammar and Composition

20 flashcards for Is, Are, Am (ICSE Class 1 English Grammar and Composition) to test yourself on key terms and facts. Sample: "What is a helping verb?"

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Helping VerbsUse of AmUse of IsUse of AreApplication of AmApplication of IsApplication of AreSubject-Verb Agreement
Card 1Helping Verbs

What is a helping verb?

Answer

A helping verb helps the main verb in a sentence. 'Is', 'are', and 'am' are helping verbs. For example: 'She is dancing.' Here, 'is' helps 'dancing'.

Card 2Use of Am

When do we use 'am'?

Answer

'Am' is used only with 'I'. It shows that something belongs to or describes 'I'. Example: 'I am happy.' 'I am a student.'…

Card 3Use of Is

When do we use 'is'?

Answer

'Is' is used with singular nouns and pronouns like 'he', 'she', 'it'. Example: 'She is kind.' 'The cat is small.'…

Card 4Use of Are

When do we use 'are'?

Answer

'Are' is used with plural nouns and pronouns like 'you', 'we', 'they'. Example: 'They are friends.' 'We are playing.'…

Card 5Application of Am

I ___ a good boy. Which word fits?

Answer

'Am' fits here. The correct sentence is: 'I am a good boy.' We use 'am' with 'I'.

Card 6Application of Is

She ___ a teacher. Fill the blank.

Answer

'Is' fits here. The correct sentence is: 'She is a teacher.' We use 'is' with 'she'.

Card 7Application of Are

They ___ my friends. What is the correct word?

Answer

'Are' fits here. The correct sentence is: 'They are my friends.' We use 'are' with 'they'.

Card 8Subject-Verb Agreement

The birds ___ flying. Which word should be used?

Answer

'Are' is correct. 'Birds' is plural, so we say: 'The birds are flying.'…

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Key topics in Is, Are, Am include Understanding 'Is', 'Are', and 'Am', Examples in Daily Life. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 1 exams.
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