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Let's solve each sentence by choosing the correct form of the verb: am, is, are, was, were, or will. We'll go step by step and explain why each choice is correct.
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- The sentence describes an action in progress at a specific past time (when the accident happened).
- "I" is the subject → use was for past tense.
- Correct: was
- ✔ I was crossing the red light when the accident took place.
> 📌 Explanation: "Was" is used with "I" in the past tense to describe a continuous action.
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- Subject: Sheena (singular)
- Time: yesterday → past tense
- Use was for singular subjects in the past.
- ✔ Sheena was at home yesterday.
> 📌 Explanation: "Was" is used for singular subjects (he, she, it) in the past.
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- Future event: going to school on Monday (a future day).
- "You" is the subject.
- To talk about future actions, we use will.
- ✔ You will go to school on Monday.
> 📌 Explanation: "Will" is used to express future intentions or predictions.
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- Present state: feeling happy now.
- Subject: "I"
- Use am for present tense with "I".
- ✔ I am so happy today.
> 📌 Explanation: "Am" is the correct form for "I" in the present tense.
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- Subject: "They" → plural
- Action is ongoing now → present continuous
- Use are with "they" in the present.
- ✔ They are working on their science project.
> 📌 Explanation: "Are" is used with plural subjects like "they" in the present tense.
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- Subject: "She" → singular
- Time: last month → past
- Use was for singular past tense.
- ✔ She was in Karachi last month.
> 📌 Explanation: "Was" is used for past tense with singular subjects.
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- Subject: "They" → plural
- No time reference given → assume present
- Use are for plural subjects in the present.
- ✔ They are in front of the Garden.
> 📌 Explanation: "Are" is used with "they" in the present simple.
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- Subject: "He" → singular
- Time: last Sunday → past
- Use was for singular past tense.
- ✔ He was here last Sunday.
> 📌 Explanation: "Was" is used for past tense with "he".
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- Future action: playing tomorrow
- Subject: "They"
- Use will for future tense.
- ✔ They will play with you tomorrow.
> 📌 Explanation: "Will" is used to talk about future events.
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- Subject: "The boy" → singular
- Action: climbing → ongoing action (present continuous)
- Use is for singular subjects in the present continuous.
- ✔ The boy is climbing the tree.
> 📌 Explanation: "Is" is used with singular subjects like "the boy" in the present tense.
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1. was
2. was
3. will
4. am
5. are
6. was
7. are
8. was
9. will
10. is
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| Sentence | Correct Word | Reason |
|--------|--------------|--------|
| 1 | was | Past continuous with "I" |
| 2 | was | Past tense, singular subject |
| 3 | will | Future tense |
| 4 | am | Present tense with "I" |
| 5 | are | Present continuous, plural subject |
| 6 | was | Past tense, singular subject |
| 7 | are | Present tense, plural subject |
| 8 | was | Past tense, singular subject |
| 9 | will | Future tense |
| 10 | is | Present continuous, singular subject |
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1. I ______ crossing the red light when accident took place.
- The sentence describes an action in progress at a specific past time (when the accident happened).
- "I" is the subject → use was for past tense.
- Correct: was
- ✔ I was crossing the red light when the accident took place.
> 📌 Explanation: "Was" is used with "I" in the past tense to describe a continuous action.
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2. Sheena ______ at home yesterday.
- Subject: Sheena (singular)
- Time: yesterday → past tense
- Use was for singular subjects in the past.
- ✔ Sheena was at home yesterday.
> 📌 Explanation: "Was" is used for singular subjects (he, she, it) in the past.
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3. You ______ go to school on Monday.
- Future event: going to school on Monday (a future day).
- "You" is the subject.
- To talk about future actions, we use will.
- ✔ You will go to school on Monday.
> 📌 Explanation: "Will" is used to express future intentions or predictions.
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4. I ______ so happy today.
- Present state: feeling happy now.
- Subject: "I"
- Use am for present tense with "I".
- ✔ I am so happy today.
> 📌 Explanation: "Am" is the correct form for "I" in the present tense.
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5. They ______ working on their science project.
- Subject: "They" → plural
- Action is ongoing now → present continuous
- Use are with "they" in the present.
- ✔ They are working on their science project.
> 📌 Explanation: "Are" is used with plural subjects like "they" in the present tense.
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6. She ______ in Karachi last month.
- Subject: "She" → singular
- Time: last month → past
- Use was for singular past tense.
- ✔ She was in Karachi last month.
> 📌 Explanation: "Was" is used for past tense with singular subjects.
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7. They ______ in front of the Garden.
- Subject: "They" → plural
- No time reference given → assume present
- Use are for plural subjects in the present.
- ✔ They are in front of the Garden.
> 📌 Explanation: "Are" is used with "they" in the present simple.
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8. He ______ here last Sunday.
- Subject: "He" → singular
- Time: last Sunday → past
- Use was for singular past tense.
- ✔ He was here last Sunday.
> 📌 Explanation: "Was" is used for past tense with "he".
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9. They ______ play with you tomorrow.
- Future action: playing tomorrow
- Subject: "They"
- Use will for future tense.
- ✔ They will play with you tomorrow.
> 📌 Explanation: "Will" is used to talk about future events.
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10. The boy ______ climbing the tree.
- Subject: "The boy" → singular
- Action: climbing → ongoing action (present continuous)
- Use is for singular subjects in the present continuous.
- ✔ The boy is climbing the tree.
> 📌 Explanation: "Is" is used with singular subjects like "the boy" in the present tense.
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✔ Final Answers:
1. was
2. was
3. will
4. am
5. are
6. was
7. are
8. was
9. will
10. is
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Summary Table:
| Sentence | Correct Word | Reason |
|--------|--------------|--------|
| 1 | was | Past continuous with "I" |
| 2 | was | Past tense, singular subject |
| 3 | will | Future tense |
| 4 | am | Present tense with "I" |
| 5 | are | Present continuous, plural subject |
| 6 | was | Past tense, singular subject |
| 7 | are | Present tense, plural subject |
| 8 | was | Past tense, singular subject |
| 9 | will | Future tense |
| 10 | is | Present continuous, singular subject |
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