Uses of ‘am’, ‘is’ and ‘are’

My name is Lisa.

I’m 22.

I’m Korean.

I’m from South Korea.

I’m a singer.

I’m also a dancer.

My father is a doctor and my mother is a journalist.

Lisa

My favourite colour is blue.

My favourite sports are football and swimming.

I’m interested in dancing and singing.

I’m not interested in politics.

I’m a stage performist.

Note: above all information is not correct about the character represented in the picture. It is only for educational purpose.

Positive:
Iam(I’m)
he
she
it
is(he’s)
(she’s)
(it’s)
we
you
they
are(we’re)
(you’re)
(they’re)
short form
Negative:
Iam not(I’m not)
he
she
it
is not(he’s not or he isn’t)
(she’s not or she isn’t)
(it’s not or it isn’t)
we
you
they
are not(we’re not or we aren’t)
(you’re not or you aren’t)
(they’re not or they aren’t)
short form
More Example:
  • I’m cold. Can you close the window, please?
  • I’m 32 years old. My sister is 29.
  • Steve is ill. He’s in bed.
  • My brother is scared of dogs.
  • It’s ten o’clock. You’re late again.
  • Ann and I are good Friends.
  • Your keys are on the table.
  • I’m tired, but I’m not hungry.
  • Lisa isn’t interested in politics. She’s interested in art.
  • James isn’t a teacher. He’s a student.
  • Those people aren’t English. They’re Australian.
  • It’s sunny today, but it isn’t warm

short form of ‘is’ with ‘that’, ‘there’, ‘here’

that is = that’s, there is = there’s, here is = here’s

examples:

Thank you. That’s very kind of you.

Look! There’s Chris.

‘Here’s your key.’ ‘Thank you.’

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