Is, Are, Am — Chapter Summary
ICSE · Class 2 · English Grammar and Composition
Summary of Is, Are, Am for ICSE Class 2 English Grammar and Composition. Part of the ICSE Class 2 English Grammar and Composition syllabus.
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Overview
This chapter introduces Class 2 students to the basic rules of using the helping verbs 'is', 'are', and 'am' in simple sentences. These verbs are used to describe who we are, where we are, or what something is. Learning to use them correctly helps children speak and write in complete, correct senten
Key Concepts
'Am' is used only with
'Am' is used only with the subject 'I'. For example: I am happy. I am seven years old.
'Is' is used with singular subjects
'Is' is used with singular subjects like 'he', 'she', 'it', or names like Ram, the cat, or a book. For example: She is my sister. The bird is flying.
'Are' is used with 'you'
'Are' is used with 'you', 'we', 'they', and plural nouns like 'the boys' or 'the girls'. For example: We are friends. The dogs are barking.
Learning Objectives
- Understand when to use 'is', 'are', and 'am' in sentences.
- Identify the correct verb based on the subject (I, you, he, she, we, they, etc.).
- Form simple sentences using 'is', 'are', and 'am'.
- Practice using these verbs through fill-in-the-blank exercises.
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