Am / Is / Are - Grammar Practice
An A1 lesson on am / is / are, with contextual examples, grammar guidance, controlled practice and space for written answers. Includes an answer key and teacher notes.
What’s in the worksheet?
- Contextual examples and grammar guidance
- Choose, complete and rewrite activities
- Space for written answers
- Answer key and teacher notes on page 3
Practise choosing am, is and are, making negatives and questions, and giving short answers. The lesson moves from a new-class conversation to writing about yourself and introducing a partner.
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A simple way to teach it
Before the lesson
Print pages 1–2 for learners and keep the answer key on page 3 separate. Learners should recognise I, you, he, she, it, we and they. Allow 35–45 minutes for the full sequence, as indicated on the PDF.
- Read the new-class conversation in pairs. Use the grammar table to match each subject to am, is or are, then complete the eight choices in A.
- Use B to check the forms in a second conversation. In C, distinguish making a negative from changing statement word order into a question.
- After the three personal sentences in D, use E for partner introductions. Listen for She's / He's when reporting and We're when learners describe themselves together.
Support and extension
For extra support, leave the grammar table visible and model one question with a full short answer. For an extension, ask pairs to add one negative sentence about their partner. Check Yes, I am rather than Yes, I'm; C specifically asks for isn't and aren't.
Suggested approach. Adjust the pace and number of questions to suit your class.
