To solve the problem, we need to fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb "to be" (is, am, or are) based on the subject of each sentence. Here's the step-by-step solution:
Grammar Rule Recap:
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"is" is used with singular subjects (e.g., he, she, it, a noun).
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"am" is used with the first-person singular pronoun "I."
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"are" is used with plural subjects (e.g., they, we, you, multiple nouns).
Solution:
1.
She ______ beautiful.
- Subject: "She" (singular)
- Correct form:
is
- Sentence: She
is beautiful.
2.
I ______ a girl.
- Subject: "I" (first-person singular)
- Correct form:
am
- Sentence: I
am a girl.
3.
Me and my mom ______ good friends.
- Subject: "Me and my mom" (plural, as it refers to two people)
- Correct form:
are
- Sentence: Me and my mom
are good friends.
4.
We ______ a happy family.
- Subject: "We" (plural)
- Correct form:
are
- Sentence: We
are a happy family.
5.
The school bell ______ ringing.
- Subject: "The school bell" (singular)
- Correct form:
is
- Sentence: The school bell
is ringing.
6.
I ______ happy.
- Subject: "I" (first-person singular)
- Correct form:
am
- Sentence: I
am happy.
7.
You ______ short.
- Subject: "You" (can be singular or plural, but here it is singular)
- Correct form:
are
- Sentence: You
are short.
8.
The cat ______ white.
- Subject: "The cat" (singular)
- Correct form:
is
- Sentence: The cat
is white.
Final Answer:
1. She
is beautiful.
2. I
am a girl.
3. Me and my mom
are good friends.
4. We
are a happy family.
5. The school bell
is ringing.
6. I
am happy.
7. You
are short.
8. The cat
is white.
Boxed Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{array}{l}
1. \text{is} \\
2. \text{am} \\
3. \text{are} \\
4. \text{are} \\
5. \text{is} \\
6. \text{am} \\
7. \text{are} \\
8. \text{is}
\end{array}
}
\]
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