To solve this worksheet, we need to choose the correct form of the verb "to be" (
am,
is, or
are) for each sentence. Here is the rule we will use:
* Use
am only with
I.
* Use
is for one person or thing (singular), like *he*, *she*, *it*, or a single name/object.
* Use
are for more than one person or thing (plural), like *we*, *they*, *you*, or names joined by "and".
Let's go through each sentence step by step:
1.
The shops ... open today.
* "The shops" means more than one shop (plural).
* Answer:
are
2.
He ... a good student.
* "He" is one person (singular).
* Answer:
is
3.
The girls ... playing in the playground.
* "The girls" means more than one girl (plural).
* Answer:
are
4.
I ... reading a book.
* The subject is "I". We always use "am" with "I".
* Answer:
am
5.
The jacket ... on the chair.
* "The jacket" is just one item (singular).
* Answer:
is
6.
Peter and I ... cousins.
* "Peter and I" means two people (plural). It is the same as saying "We".
* Answer:
are
7.
It ... sunny!
* "It" is singular.
* Answer:
is
8.
You ... watching TV.
* We always use "are" with "You".
* Answer:
are
9.
We ... listening to the radio.
* "We" is plural.
* Answer:
are
10.
My trainers ... dirty.
* "Trainers" (shoes) come in pairs, so it is plural.
* Answer:
are
11.
He ... my grandfather.
* "He" is one person (singular).
* Answer:
is
12.
The sofa ... very comfortable.
* "The sofa" is one item (singular).
* Answer:
is
13.
I ... very happy today.
* The subject is "I".
* Answer:
am
14.
Olga ... my sister.
* "Olga" is one person (singular).
* Answer:
is
15.
They ... at school.
* "They" is plural.
* Answer:
are
Final Answer:
- The shops
are open today.
- He
is a good student.
- The girls
are playing in the playground.
- I
am reading a book.
- The jacket
is on the chair.
- Peter and I
are cousins.
- It
is sunny!
- You
are watching TV.
- We
are listening to the radio.
- My trainers
are dirty.
- He
is my grandfather.
- The sofa
is very comfortable.
- I
am very happy today.
- Olga
is my sister.
- They
are at school.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of 3rd grade verb worksheet.
