Am, is, and are

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tired.

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He's tired.

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You're happy.

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I am happy.

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She's happy.

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Are you hot?

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Yes, I am.

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He's hot.

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Are you cold?

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Yes, I am.

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She's cold.

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Am, is, and are come from the verb be.

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So, I am happy. You are happy. He is

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happy. She is happy.

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You can say I am hungry. But I'm hungry

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is more common.

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So for example, I am often becomes I'm.

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I'm hungry.

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You are