Class 2 English - ICSE
Is, Am, Are, Was, Were
In this Class 2 ICSE English grammar chapter, students learn about 'be' verbs: Is, Am, Are, Was, and Were. These words show the state of being or action of a person, animal, or thing. Understanding these verbs is very important for building correct sentences. Students learn when to use 'is', 'am', and 'are' for present time, and 'was' and 'were' for past time. Mastering these helps young learners score high marks in their ICSE English examinations by avoiding common sentence-building mistakes and ensuring proper subject-verb agreement.
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Is
Used with singular nouns and pronouns like he, she, and it for present time.
Am
Used only with the pronoun 'I' in the present time.
Are
Used with plural nouns and pronouns like we, you, and they for present time.
Was
Used with singular nouns and pronouns like I, he, she, and it for past time.
Were
Used with plural nouns and pronouns like we, you, and they for past time.
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Board Exam Info
In ICSE Class 2 English grammar papers, this chapter typically carries 5 to 10 marks. Common question types include fill in the blanks with correct 'be' verbs, matching subjects with the correct verb, and rewriting sentences from present to past tense.
Frequently Asked Questions
When do we use 'is' versus 'are'?
We use 'is' for one person or thing (singular), and 'are' for more than one person or thing (plural), as well as with the word 'you'.
Can we use 'was' with 'they'?
No, 'they' is plural so we always use 'were' in the past tense, never 'was'.
Is 'am' used with any other word besides 'I'?
No, the word 'am' is special and is only ever used with the pronoun 'I'.
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