👨👩👧👦 A1 Grammar: Using 'are' (You, We, They)
Objective: To understand and correctly use the verb "are" with the pronouns "you," "we," "they," and other plural nouns.
- Learn that "are" is a form of the verb "to be" used for plural subjects.
- Practice using "are" with "you," "we," and "they".
- Learn the contractions "you're," "we're," and "they're".
The Verb 'to be': Talking About Plurals
We have learned "I am" and "he/she/it is." Today, we learn the last form for the present tense: are. We use "are" when we talk about more than one person or thing, or when we talk to someone using "you."
The Rule for 'are'
When the subject is plural (or "you"), we use "are".
- You are a good student.
- We are friends.
- They are playing.
- The cats are playful.
Short Forms (Contractions)
We can join these words to make them shorter:
- You are ➔ You're
- We are ➔ We're
- They are ➔ They're
Example: "They're playing." means "They are playing."
✍️ Let's Practice!
Activity 1: Choose the Correct Verb
Read the sentence. Which word fits in the blank: "am", "is", or "are"?
Activity 2: Write the Sentence
Look at the words. Type the full sentence in the box using "are". Remember the capital letter and full stop (.).
Fantastic! You know 'am', 'is', and 'are'!
Let's review all the present tense forms of the verb "to be":
- I + am
- He / She / It / Singular Noun + is
- You / We / They / Plural Noun + are