Mastering Am, Is, and Are in English

The subject “They” is plural, so it requires the plural verb “are.” Using “is” or “am” would break subject–verb agreement rules. “Be” is a base form and cannot stand alone in a present-tense sentence. Therefore, “are” correctly matches the plural subject.

The subject “It” is singular, so the correct helping verb is “is.” “Are” and “am” are used with plural subjects or the pronoun “I.” “Be” is not grammatically correct in this sentence structure.

“It” refers to a single object or animal, which makes it a singular subject. The verb “is” correctly agrees with a singular subject in the present tense. Other options either indicate plural or incorrect tense usage.

“They” refers to more than one item, so a plural verb is required. “Are” correctly agrees with the plural subject. “Is” and “am” are singular forms, and “was” is past tense, making them incorrect.

Since “They” is plural, the correct verb is “are.” This maintains subject–verb agreement. Singular verbs like “is” and “am” do not match a plural subject, and “was” changes the tense incorrectly.

The pronoun “I” always takes the verb “am” in the present tense. “Is” and “are” are never used with “I,” and “was” changes the sentence to past tense, making “am” the correct choice.

“He” is a singular subject, so it must be paired with the singular verb “is.” “Are” and “am” do not agree with “he,” and “were” is a past-tense plural verb.

The subject “I” requires the verb “am” in present tense. This is a fixed grammatical rule in English. Other verbs do not agree with “I” in the present tense.

“It” is singular, so the correct verb is “is.” “Are” and “am” do not match a singular subject, and “be” is not used as a main verb in this sentence form.

“We” is a plural subject, so it must be followed by “are.” Singular verbs such as “is” and “am” do not agree, and “be” is grammatically incomplete here.