Task: Complete the sentences with the correct verb "to be."
The verb "to be" has different forms depending on the subject of the sentence. Here are the rules:
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I →
am
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You →
are
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He, She, It →
is
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They, We →
are
Let's solve each sentence step by step:
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1. Tom _____ a good boy.
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Subject: Tom (singular)
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Correct form:
is
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Answer:
a) is
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2. Oranges _____ a good source of Vitamin C.
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Subject: Oranges (plural)
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Correct form:
are
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Answer:
b) are
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3. I _____ John.
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Subject: I
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Correct form:
am
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Answer:
c) am
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4. She _____ listening.
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Subject: She (singular)
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Correct form:
is
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Answer:
a) is
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5. All men _____ poets at heart.
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Subject: All men (plural)
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Correct form:
are
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Answer:
b) are
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6. I _____ good at math.
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Subject: I
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Correct form:
am
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Answer:
c) am
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Final Answers:
1.
a) is
2.
b) are
3.
c) am
4.
a) is
5.
b) are
6.
c) am
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Explanation:
- The choice of the verb "to be" depends on the subject of the sentence. Singular subjects use
is, plural subjects use
are, and the first-person singular pronoun
I uses
am.
- Always match the verb form to the subject to ensure grammatical correctness.
Final Answer:
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Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of english worksheet for grade 3.
