Questions with Is / Am / Are
Learn question word order for beginner yes/no questions with is, am, and are.
Learning Flow
Learn -> Practice -> Challenge -> Quiz
After This Lesson
Ask yes/no questions with is
Ask yes/no questions with are
Ask yes/no questions with am
Use correct question word order
Learning outcome
What You'll Learn
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Learning outcome
What You'll Learn
Understand yes/no questions.
Move is, am, or are before the subject.
Ask simple questions with he, she, they, you, and I.
Write clear questions for daily English.
Teacher explanation
Definition
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Teacher explanation
Definition
Yes/No Questions
A yes/no question can be answered with yes or no.
Question Word Order
Start with is, am, or are, then add the subject.
Am I
Use Am I when asking a question about yourself.
Are You
Use Are you when asking the listener a yes/no question.
Person, place, thing, idea
Examples
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Person, place, thing, idea
Examples
Is he at home?
Are they in class?
Am I late?
Is she your friend?
Are you ready for practice?
Short model sentences
Simple Sentences
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Short model sentences
Simple Sentences
He is at school. -> Is he at school?
They are outside. -> Are they outside?
I am early. -> Am I early?
She is in class. -> Is she in class?
You are free now. -> Are you free now?
Remember these points
Rules
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Remember these points
Rules
Statement: He is happy.
Question: Is he happy?
Statement: They are ready.
Question: Are they ready?
Statement: I am correct.
Question: Am I correct?
Teacher-style walkthrough
Guided Examples
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Teacher-style walkthrough
Guided Examples
Guided Example 1
He is at school. -> Is he at school?
- Move is before he.
- Add a question mark.
Guided Example 2
They are outside. -> Are they outside?
- Move are before they.
- Keep the rest of the sentence clear.
Focused grammar practice
Grammar Lab
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Focused grammar practice
Grammar Lab
Questions With Is / Am / Are
What is this tense?
A yes/no question with is, am, or are starts with the helper word.
Move is, am, or are before the subject to ask a question.
Structure
Is/Am/Are + subject + word?
Positive
Statement
He is happy.
They are ready.
Negative
Negative question
Is he not ready?
Are they not coming?
Question
Helper + subject
Is he happy?
Are they ready?
Am I correct?
Common Mistakes+
Do not write: He is happy?
Write: Is he happy?
Mini Practice
Make a question with is.
Make a question with are.
Better everyday English
Smart English Tip
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Better everyday English
Smart English Tip
Questions with is, am, and are start with the helper word.
Use Is with he, she, it, or one noun.
Use Are with you, we, they, or plural nouns.
Use Am I when asking about yourself.
Natural replies and useful words
Real English Usage
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Natural replies and useful words
Real English Usage
Daily English
Are you free now?
Is the library open?
Are your friends nearby?
Classroom English
Am I on the right page?
Is this sentence correct?
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Now Your Turn
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Challenge
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Challenge
Write 5 yes/no questions using is, am, or are.
Write one question with Is.
Write one question with Are.
Write one question with Am I.
Write one question about a student.
Write one question about learning English.
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Quiz
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Quiz
Quiz
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Question 1 - mcq
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Question 2 - mcq
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Question 3 - mcq
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Question 4 - fill blank
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