Beginner Grammar
Start from the very beginning. Clear notes, then 40+ interactive exercises with instant feedback – based on the topics in Basic Grammar in Use. Perfect for absolute beginners (A1–A2).
Am / Is / Are – Questions“Are you…? Is she…?” – 44 interactive questions
📖 Grammar Reference – Am / Is / Are – Questions
Study the notes, then work through the six exercises.
1 Tier 1 – The Concept & Nuance: Inversion in Questions
To make a question with be, simply swap the order of the subject and the verb (Subject + Verb ➔ Verb + Subject).
– David is at home. ➔ Is David at home?
– They are ready. ➔ Are they ready?
– How much: “How much are these apples?”
– Why: “Why are you angry?”
2 Tier 2 – Short Answers (Yes, I am / No, I’m not)
| Affirmative (No Contraction) | “Yes, I am.” / “Yes, he is.” / “Yes, they are.” (NOT |
| Negative (Contractions Allowed) | “No, I‘m not.” / “No, he isn’t.” / “No, they aren’t.” |
3 Tier 3 – Top 3 Common Learner Pitfalls
– Rule: Always invert the auxiliary and subject in English questions.
– Rule: Put is/are before the subject in WH-questions.
– Rule: Never contract positive short answers at the end of a sentence.
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Original practice material inspired by the Basic Grammar in Use syllabus (Cambridge University Press). Example sentences and exercises are written by All English 4U.