"To be" in the positive form of the present simple (am/is/are)
"To be" is a basic verb in English.
You need to memorize its present forms am, is, are.
| Positive | Short Form |
|---|---|
| I am | I'm |
| you are | you're |
| he is she is it is |
he's she's it's |
| we are | we're |
| they are | they're |
Examples
I am happy. = I'm happy.
You are a journalist. = You're a journalist.
She is my mother. = She's my mother.
He is handsome. = He's handsome.
We are here. = We're here.
They are on holiday. = They're on holiday.
Pay attention
The verb is always necessary! We can't leave it out.
I am hungry. NOT I hungry
Mark is tall. NOT Mark — tall
Sam and Mike are friends. NOT Sam and Mike — friends