YES/NO QUESTIONS WITH "BE"

BE	SUBJECT PRONOUN		(+)	(-)
Am	I	in this class?	Yes, you are.	No, you aren't.
Are	you	a student?	Yes, I am.	No, I'm not.
Is	he / she	a doctor?	Yes, he is.	No, he isn't.
Is	it	her real name?	Yes, it is.	No, it isn't.
Are	we	in this class?	Yes, we are.	No, we aren't.
Are	they	students?	Yes, they are.	No, they aren't.

Yes/No questions are questions that can be answered with a simple "yes" or "no." The verb "be" plays a crucial role in forming these questions, as it helps inquire about states of being, identities, or conditions. In English, forming yes/no questions with "be" involves inverting the subject and the verb.

Useful Expressions

1. Am I - Used with the subject pronoun "I."

   • Example: Am I late?

2. Are you - Used with the subject pronoun "you" (singular or plural).

   • Example: Are you tired?

3. Is he/she/it - Used with the subject pronouns "he", "she" and "it".

   • Example: Is he your brother? / Is she here? / Is it cold?

4. Are we - Used with the subject pronoun "we".

   • Example: Are we ready?

5. Are they - Used with the subject pronoun "they".

   • Example: Are they coming?

Sentences

1. Am I on time?
2. Are you happy with the results?
3. Is he at work today?
4. Is she your friend?
5. Is it raining outside?
6. Are we meeting at 6 PM?
7. Are they interested in the project?

Questions and Answers

Q: How do you form a yes/no question with "I"?
A: Start with "Am I" followed by the subject and verb. For example, "Am I correct?"

Q: What is the question form for "you" (singular)?
A: Use "Are you" followed by the subject and verb. For example, "Are you ready?"

Q: How do you ask about "he" or "she" using "be"?
A: Use "Is he" or "Is she" followed by the subject and verb. For example, "Is he here?" or "Is she tired?"

Q: How do you ask if something is true or not using "it"?
A: Use "Is it" followed by the subject and verb. For example, "Is it true?"

Q: What is the question form for "we"?
A: Use "Are we" followed by the subject and verb. For example, "Are we late?"

Q: How do you form a yes/no question with "they"?
A: Use "Are they" followed by the subject and verb. For example, "Are they finished?"

Conversation

A: Hi Alex! Are you free this afternoon?

B: Hi! Yes, I am. Why do you ask?

A: I was wondering if you are interested in joining us for lunch.

B: That sounds great! Is it at the new cafe?

A: Yes, it is. Are you okay with that?

B: Yes, I am. Is anyone else coming?

A: Yes, Jane and Mark are coming too. Are they bringing anything?

B: I think they are. Is the cafe close to your place?

A: It is. Are you meeting us there?

B: Yes, I will be. See you then!

A: See you!