To be in the present simple tense (affirmative form)

To be is an irregular verb and in the affirmative form of the present simple tense it is conjugated as follows:

To be
I am
You are 
He/She/It is 
We are 
You are
They are

I am French.

She is in London.

To be is used to describe people, things and events. It is often used to talk about nationality, age or profession.

We are Australian.

Magda is a receptionist.

He is 37 years old.

Note: Short forms of to be To be, present simple, short form are frequently used, especially in informal situations.

You’re tall.

It’s a good idea.


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