I am ready.
- Language
- English
- Level
- A0
- Unit
- Helper words and core verbs
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
The verb be is the core helper and main verb used for identity, condition, and simple statements in English.
When to use it
Use be to say who someone is, what something is, or how someone feels.
Key forms
- I am
- you/we/they are
- he/she/it is
- am not / is not / are not
Examples
She is my teacher.
They are at home.
We are not late.
Tips
- Choose am, is, or are based on the subject.
- Use contractions in simple speech: I am -> I'm, she is -> she's, they are -> they're.
- For A0, focus on meaning first, then form.
Exceptions and edge cases
- In short answers, English often repeats be: Is he ready? Yes, he is.
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