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Is, Are, Am + -ing

ICSE · Class 1 · English Grammar and Composition

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Topics in Is, Are, Am + -ing

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Understanding 'Is', 'Are', and 'Am'

  • We use 'am' when talking about ourselves: I am...
  • We use 'is' for one person or thing: He is..., She is..., It is...
  • We use 'are' for more than one person or thing: You are..., They are..., We are...
2

Using 'Is, Are, Am' with -ing Verbs

  • We use 'is', 'are', 'am' with action words ending in -ing to say what someone is doing now.
  • Examples: I am reading. She is writing. They are jumping.
  • The -ing form shows the action is happening at this moment.

Key Concepts

'Am' is used when we talk'Is' is used for one person'Are' is used for more thanWhen we want to say something

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Is, Are, Am + -ing covers several key topics that are frequently asked in ICSE Class 1 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Is, Are, Am + -ing — ICSE Class 1 English Grammar and Composition?
Understand the core concepts first, then work through the 44 practice questions available for this chapter. Revise formulas and definitions regularly, and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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