Spoken English Course – Level 1 (Beginner)
Module 6: Sentence Formation & Use of Is / Am / Are
1. What is a Sentence?
A sentence is a group of words that gives complete meaning.
Every English sentence normally has:
- Subject – Who or what the sentence is about
- Verb – Action or state
Example:
I am a student.
She is happy.
2. Basic Sentence Structure
Most simple English sentences follow this pattern:
Subject + Verb + Object
I like tea.
He plays cricket.
| Subject |
Verb |
Object |
| I |
like |
tea |
| She |
is |
happy |
3. Use of Is / Am / Are
Is, Am, Are are forms of the verb “to be”.
They are used to describe a person, place, thing, or condition.
| Subject |
Verb |
| I |
Am |
| He / She / It |
Is |
| You / We / They |
Are |
Examples:
I am ready.
She is my friend.
They are students.
4. Positive Sentences
Positive sentences state a fact or condition.
I am a teacher.
He is tall.
We are happy.
5. Negative Sentences
Negative sentences are formed by adding not.
| Positive |
Negative |
| I am ready. |
I am not ready. |
| She is busy. |
She is not busy. |
| They are late. |
They are not late. |
6. Question Sentences
To make a question, place Is / Am / Are before the subject.
Am I late?
Is she your sister?
Are they students?
Tip: Voice should rise at the end while asking questions.
7. Daily Use Spoken Sentences
- I am fine.
- She is at home.
- We are ready.
- They are my friends.
8. Practice Exercises
Fill in the blanks:
1. I ___ a student.
2. She ___ my teacher.
3. They ___ late today.
Make sentences:
Use: I am / She is / We are
