Big idea: Cases in everyday phrases (and zero ‘to be’): Zero ‘to be’ in the present

Russian meaning depends on endings. Learn cases through short phrases, not tables.

Zero ‘to be’ in the present

In the present tense, ‘is/are’ is often omitted.

Я студент.

ya student

I am a student.

Это дом.

eto dom

This is a house.

Build the example sentence

ya student

I am a student.

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Which sentence matches “I am a student.”?