Is, am, are and has, have — English grammar for kids

The grammar rule

Match the subject — “one person or thing takes is / has; I takes am; you, we, they and many take are / have”

1. I → am. He, she, it, one name or one thing → is. You, we, they, two names, many things → are.
2. He, she, it, one name → has. I, you, we, they → have.
3. In a question the verb comes first: Are you ready? Is she at home?

Use it for: Describing yourself and others, writing about your family and pets, and the first sentences of every essay.

Worked example: The children ___ ready for school. → are

✏️ Practice

Work it out in your head or on paper, type the answer and press Check. Stuck? Press “Show me how”.

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🖨️ Is Am Are Has Have Worksheet

• Worksheet set 1 (PDF)
• Worksheet set 2 (PDF)
• Worksheet set 3 (PDF)