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The words are and is are both present tense forms of the verb to be. We use is with singular subjects except I. We use are with plural subjects and with you.

Here are some examples of the words is and are in sentences:

Bob is my uncle.

Mary is a nice woman.

It is very hot today.

He is a strict teacher.

She is my neighbor.

You are my best friend. (singular you)

You are the smartest people I know! (plural you)

We are happy in this house.

They are outdoors.

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