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:
I am
You are
He/She/It is
We are
You are
They are
I am French.
She is in London.
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.
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.
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