The Grammar Lab: Present Simple To Be

The Grammar Lab: To Be

Lesson 06: Am, Is, Are
The Verb "To Be"

This is the most important verb. It describes a state of being, identity, or location. In Khmer, it translates to គឺ / នៅ / ជា.

Positive (+) Subject + Be
I + amខ្ញុំគឺ...
He / She / It + isគាត់/នាង/វាគឺ...
You / We / They + areអ្នក/យើង/ពួកគេគឺ...
Negative (-) Be + Not
I + am notខ្ញុំមិនមែន...
He + is notគាត់មិនមែន...
They + are notពួកគេមិនមែន...
Short Forms Shortcuts
In speaking, we usually shorten the verb.
I amI'm
He isHe's
They areThey're
Questions (?) Be + Subject
To ask a question, swap the Subject and Verb.
Am + I...?តើខ្ញុំ...?
Is + she...?តើនាង...?
Are + you...?តើអ្នក...?

Match the Verb

Click the subject to reveal the correct form of "To Be".

ICheck Verb
My brotherCheck Verb
You & ICheck Verb
The catsCheck Verb
Question: YouCheck Verb

Quick Check

1. She _____ a doctor.
2. _____ they happy?
3. I _____ hungry.

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