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Positive forms
RULE
I am (I'm)
he / she / it is (he's / she's / it's)
we / you / they are (we're / you're / they're)
| subject | full form | short form |
|---|---|---|
| I | am | I'm |
| he / she / it | is | he's · she's · it's |
| we / you / they | are | we're · you're · they're |
EXAMPLES
- I'm a researcher. I'm from Moscow.
- She's the project manager. She's very organised.
- They're colleagues. They're in the same department.
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Negative forms
RULE
I am not (I'm not)
he / she / it is not (he isn't or he's not)
we / you / they are not (they aren't or they're not)
| subject | full form | short forms |
|---|---|---|
| I | am not | I'm not |
| he / she / it | is not | he isn't or he's not |
| we / you / they | are not | they aren't or they're not |
EXAMPLES
- I'm not tired. I'm fine.
- The meeting isn't at 3 pm. It's at 4 pm.
- We aren't ready. The report isn't finished.
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Questions
RULE
Am I ...?
Is he / she / it ...?
Are we / you / they ...?
EXAMPLES
- Is the conference room free?
- Are you the new engineer?
- 'Are you from London?' 'No, I'm from Edinburgh.'