To Be

Here are the forms of the English verb "to be" in context:





I am American.
You are American, too. (use this form for singular and plural, formal and informal)
He is Italian.
She is French.
It is a rabbit.
We are American.
You are French. (use this form for singular and plural, formal and informal)
They are Austrian.


English speakers commonly use contracted forms of "to be:"


I am American.                                  I’m American
You are American, too.                     You’re American, too.
He is Italian.                                      He’s Italian.
She is French.                                    She’s French.
It is a rabbit.                                       It’s a rabbit.
We are American.                             We’re American.
You are French.                                 You’re French.
They are Austrian.                             They’re Austrian.


Here’s a quick reference chart for the verb "to be:"

Singular                            Plural
I am                                  we are
you are                             you are
he/she/it is                        they are