Let’s go step by step to fill in each blank with the correct word:
am,
is, or
are.
We use:
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am → only with “I”
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is → with singular subjects (one person, thing, or idea)
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are → with plural subjects (more than one) OR with “you”, “we”, “they”
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1.
Tom ______ watering the flowers in his garden.
→ Tom = one person → use
is
✔ Answer:
is
2.
The books ______ new.
→ “books” = more than one → plural → use
are
✔ Answer:
are
3.
There ______ hot coffee in the cup.
→ “coffee” is uncountable and treated as singular → use
is
✔ Answer:
is
4.
I ______ writing a story at my desk.
→ Subject is “I” → always use
am
✔ Answer:
am
5.
The bread and knife ______ on the table.
→ Two things together = plural → use
are
✔ Answer:
are
6.
The bottle ______ full of milk.
→ “bottle” = one thing → singular → use
is
✔ Answer:
is
7.
I ______ taking my brother to the park.
→ Again, subject is “I” → use
am
✔ Answer:
am
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Final Answer:
is, are, is, am, are, is, am
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of using is and are worksheet.
