Am, is, are / was, were - ESL worksheet by yuliya888 - Free Printable

Task: Solve the problems in the worksheet and explain the solutions.

#### Section 1: Fill in the missing verbs (was, were, am, is, are)

We need to fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb based on the subject and the tense indicated in the sentence.

1. The children ______ on a picnic now.
- Subject: "The children" (plural)
- Tense: Present continuous ("now")
- Correct verb: are
- Sentence: The children are on a picnic now.

2. Quiet! The baby ______ in bed.
- Subject: "The baby" (singular)
- Tense: Present simple
- Correct verb: is
- Sentence: Quiet! The baby is in bed.

3. The rabbits ______ in the basket yesterday.
- Subject: "The rabbits" (plural)
- Tense: Past simple ("yesterday")
- Correct verb: were
- Sentence: The rabbits were in the basket yesterday.

4. She ______ in the bathroom 2 hours ago.
- Subject: "She" (singular)
- Tense: Past simple ("2 hours ago")
- Correct verb: was
- Sentence: She was in the bathroom 2 hours ago.

5. The children ______ under the umbrella now.
- Subject: "The children" (plural)
- Tense: Present continuous ("now")
- Correct verb: are
- Sentence: The children are under the umbrella now.

6. The flowers ______ in the basket last week.
- Subject: "The flowers" (plural)
- Tense: Past simple ("last week")
- Correct verb: were
- Sentence: The flowers were in the basket last week.

7. Look! The butterflies ______ on the flowers.
- Subject: "The butterflies" (plural)
- Tense: Present continuous ("Look!")
- Correct verb: are
- Sentence: Look! The butterflies are on the flowers.

8. The flowers ______ in his hands now.
- Subject: "The flowers" (plural)
- Tense: Present continuous ("now")
- Correct verb: are
- Sentence: The flowers are in his hands now.

9. The apples ______ under the chair yesterday.
- Subject: "The apples" (plural)
- Tense: Past simple ("yesterday")
- Correct verb: were
- Sentence: The apples were under the chair yesterday.

10. The flowers ______ on the chair now.
- Subject: "The flowers" (plural)
- Tense: Present continuous ("now")
- Correct verb: are
- Sentence: The flowers are on the chair now.

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#### Section 2: Match the pictures to the corresponding sentences

We need to match each picture (a, b, c, d, e) to the correct description from the list below:

- a: Rabbits in a basket.
- b: Children sitting around a campfire.
- c: A girl holding a bouquet of flowers.
- d: A baby sleeping in a crib.
- e: Two children sitting under an umbrella.

Now, let's match them:

1. The children are on a picnic now.
- Picture: b (Children sitting around a campfire)

2. The baby is in bed.
- Picture: d (A baby sleeping in a crib)

3. The rabbits were in the basket yesterday.
- Picture: a (Rabbits in a basket)

4. The flowers are in the basket now.
- Picture: i (Flowers in a basket)

5. The flowers are on the chair now.
- Picture: g (Flowers on a chair)

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#### Section 3: Agree or disagree with the facts

We need to determine whether each statement is true or false based on common knowledge or general assumptions.

1. You are at home now.
- Disagree: There is no indication that the person is at home.

2. It was Sunday yesterday.
- Agree: This could be true depending on the current day.

3. We are in the classroom at the moment.
- Disagree: There is no indication that we are in a classroom.

4. Your mother is at home now.
- Disagree: There is no indication of the mother's location.

5. Your classmates were in the cinema last week.
- Agree: This could be true depending on the context.

6. You were in London yesterday.
- Disagree: There is no indication of being in London.

7. It is winter now.
- Disagree: This depends on the current season, but it cannot be assumed.

8. The teacher is in a museum now.
- Disagree: There is no indication of the teacher's location.

9. Your friend was in the Zoo last month.
- Agree: This could be true depending on the context.

10. We are happy.
- Agree: This is a positive assumption.

11. You are ready for the lesson.
- Agree: This is a positive assumption.

12. The English book is on the desk.
- Agree: This could be true depending on the context.

13. Your favourite subject was Maths last year.
- Agree: This could be true depending on personal preference.

14. There is a rainbow in the sky.
- Disagree: There is no indication of a rainbow.

15. You were at school yesterday.
- Agree: This could be true depending on the context.

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Final Answers:

#### Section 1:
1. The children are on a picnic now.
2. Quiet! The baby is in bed.
3. The rabbits were in the basket yesterday.
4. She was in the bathroom 2 hours ago.
5. The children are under the umbrella now.
6. The flowers were in the basket last week.
7. Look! The butterflies are on the flowers.
8. The flowers are in his hands now.
9. The apples were under the chair yesterday.
10. The flowers are on the chair now.

#### Section 2:
1. The children are on a picnic now. → b
2. The baby is in bed. → d
3. The rabbits were in the basket yesterday. → a
4. The flowers are in the basket now. → i
5. The flowers are on the chair now. → g

#### Section 3:
1. Disagree
2. Agree
3. Disagree
4. Disagree
5. Agree
6. Disagree
7. Disagree
8. Disagree
9. Agree
10. Agree
11. Agree
12. Agree
13. Agree
14. Disagree
15. Agree

Final Answer:
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\text{Section 1: 1. are, 2. is, 3. were, 4. was, 5. are, 6. were, 7. are, 8. are, 9. were, 10. are} \\
\text{Section 2: 1. b, 2. d, 3. a, 4. i, 5. g} \\
\text{Section 3: 1. Disagree, 2. Agree, 3. Disagree, 4. Disagree, 5. Agree, 6. Disagree, 7. Disagree, 8. Disagree, 9. Agree, 10. Agree, 11. Agree, 12. Agree, 13. Agree, 14. Disagree, 15. Agree}
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