To solve this worksheet, we need to choose the correct form of the verb "to be" for each sentence. The options are
am,
is, and
are.
Here is the simple rule to remember:
* Use
am only with
I.
* Use
is with one person or thing (singular):
He,
She,
It, or a single name (like Robert).
* Use
are with more than one person or thing (plural):
We,
You,
They, or plural nouns (like boys, girls). Also, always use
are with
You, even if it's just one person.
Let's go through each sentence step by step:
1.
I \_\_\_\_\_\_ a teacher in this school.
* The subject is "I".
* Rule: I + am.
* Answer:
am
2.
You \_\_\_\_\_\_ making me happy.
* The subject is "You".
* Rule: You + are.
* Answer:
are
3.
Several boys \_\_\_\_\_\_ cleaning the blackboard.
* The subject is "Several boys". This is more than one boy (plural).
* Rule: Plural subject + are.
* Answer:
are
4.
Robert \_\_\_\_\_\_ speaking to his boss.
* The subject is "Robert". This is one person (he).
* Rule: He + is.
* Answer:
is
5.
Some women \_\_\_\_\_\_ collecting rubbish.
* The subject is "Some women". "Women" is the plural of "woman", so there is more than one.
* Rule: Plural subject + are.
* Answer:
are
6.
He \_\_\_\_\_\_ a wise boy who speaks little.
* The subject is "He".
* Rule: He + is.
* Answer:
is
7.
The girls \_\_\_\_\_\_ washing their hands.
* The subject is "The girls". There is more than one girl (plural).
* Rule: Plural subject + are.
* Answer:
are
8.
I \_\_\_\_\_\_ happy when it rains.
* The subject is "I".
* Rule: I + am.
* Answer:
am
9.
James \_\_\_\_\_\_ truly a good man.
* The subject is "James". This is one person (he).
* Rule: He + is.
* Answer:
is
10.
I \_\_\_\_\_\_ the first one to finish.
* The subject is "I".
* Rule: I + am.
* Answer:
am
Final Answer:
1. am
2. are
3. are
4. is
5. are
6. is
7. are
8. am
9. is
10. am
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of linking verbs worksheet.