To solve this worksheet, we need to choose the correct helping verb (
is,
am, or
are) for each sentence. Here is the rule we will use:
* Use
am only with
I.
* Use
is for one person, animal, or thing (singular). Examples: He, She, It, The dog, Anil.
* Use
are for more than one person, animal, or thing (plural), or when talking about
You or
We. Examples: They, We, You, The birds, Raju and Bobby.
Let's go through each question step-by-step:
1.
Anil \_\_\_\_\_\_ swimming in the pool.
* "Anil" is one person. So, we use
is.
2.
The school bell \_\_\_\_\_\_ ringing.
* "The school bell" is one thing. So, we use
is.
3.
I \_\_\_\_\_\_ Mitthu.
* The subject is "I". We always use
am with I.
4.
Ships \_\_\_\_\_\_ sailing in the sea.
* "Ships" means more than one ship. So, we use
are.
5.
I \_\_\_\_\_\_ not a rabbit.
* The subject is "I". We use
am.
6.
Birds \_\_\_\_\_\_ flying in the sky.
* "Birds" means more than one bird. So, we use
are.
7.
We \_\_\_\_\_\_ happy.
* The subject is "We". We always use
are with We.
8.
Raju and Bobby \_\_\_\_\_\_ friends.
* "Raju and Bobby" are two people. That makes it plural. So, we use
are.
9.
These children \_\_\_\_\_\_ playing in the garden.
* "Children" is the plural of child (more than one). So, we use
are.
10.
The Tiger \_\_\_\_\_\_ feeling hungry.
* "The Tiger" is one animal. So, we use
is.
11.
I \_\_\_\_\_\_ not an idiot.
* The subject is "I". We use
am.
12.
This \_\_\_\_\_\_ a lotus flower.
* "This" points to one single flower. So, we use
is.
Final Answer:
1. is
2. is
3. am
4. are
5. am
6. are
7. are
8. are
9. are
10. is
11. am
12. is
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of grammar worksheet for 2nd grade.