Of course! Let's solve this grammar exercise step by step.
The task is to fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb
"to be":
is,
am, or
are.
Here’s the rule to remember:
- Use
“am” with
“I”.
- Use
“is” with
he, she, it, and singular nouns (like “the lion”, “the lady”).
- Use
“are” with
you, we, they, and plural nouns (like “the girls”, “the boys”).
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Now let’s go through each sentence:
1.
She ______ a girl.
→ Subject: *She* → use
is
✔ She is a girl.
2.
I ______ in the car.
→ Subject: *I* → use
am
✔ I am in the car.
3.
It ______ a big elephant.
→ Subject: *It* → use
is
✔ It is a big elephant.
4.
The girls ______ playing in the park.
→ Subject: *The girls* (plural) → use
are
✔ The girls are playing in the park.
5.
They ______ reading a book.
→ Subject: *They* → use
are
✔ They are reading a book.
6.
He ______ tall and thin.
→ Subject: *He* → use
is
✔ He is tall and thin.
7.
I ______ a teacher.
→ Subject: *I* → use
am
✔ I am a teacher.
8.
The lion ______ sleepy.
→ Subject: *The lion* (singular noun) → use
is
✔ The lion is sleepy.
9.
The boys ______ riding their bikes.
→ Subject: *The boys* (plural) → use
are
✔ The boys are riding their bikes.
10.
The lady ______ wearing a black hat.
→ Subject: *The lady* (singular noun) → use
is
✔ The lady is wearing a black hat.
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✔ Final Answers:
1. is
2. am
3. is
4. are
5. are
6. is
7. am
8. is
9. are
10. is
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of am is are was were worksheet.