Simple present be
- am with the personal pronoun I
- is with the personal pronouns he, she or it (or with the singular form of nouns)
- are with the personal pronouns we, you or they (or with the plural form of nouns)
| affirmative | negative | question | |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | I am. | I am not. | Am I? |
| he/she/it | He is. | He is not. | Is he? |
| you/we/they | You are. | Your are not. | Are you? |
Examples:
| I am hungry. | I am not hungry. | Am I hungry? |
| You are Sam. | You are not Sam. | Are you Sam? |
| He is here. | He is not here. | Is he here? |
| It is okay. | It is not okay. | It is okay? |