To complete the sentences with the correct "be" verb, we need to consider the tense and subject of each sentence. Here's the solution with explanations:
Sentences and Solutions:
1.
Last year, my best friend ______ 20 years old.
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Tense: Past (indicated by "last year").
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Subject: Singular ("my best friend").
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Correct Verb: was
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Completed Sentence: Last year, my best friend
was 20 years old.
2.
These flowers ______ beautiful.
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Tense: Present (no indication of past or future).
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Subject: Plural ("these flowers").
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Correct Verb: are
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Completed Sentence: These flowers
are beautiful.
3.
Sally and Sam ______ best friends.
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Tense: Present (no indication of past or future).
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Subject: Plural ("Sally and Sam").
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Correct Verb: are
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Completed Sentence: Sally and Sam
are best friends.
4.
My parents ______ old now.
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Tense: Present (indicated by "now").
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Subject: Plural ("my parents").
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Correct Verb: are
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Completed Sentence: My parents
are old now.
5.
She ______ a very hardworking girl.
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Tense: Present (no indication of past or future).
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Subject: Singular ("she").
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Correct Verb: is
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Completed Sentence: She
is a very hardworking girl.
6.
When I ______ a child, I ______ afraid of dogs.
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First Blank: Tense: Past (indicated by "when I... a child").
- Subject: Singular ("I").
- Correct Verb:
was
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Second Blank: Tense: Past (consistent with the first part of the sentence).
- Subject: Singular ("I").
- Correct Verb:
was
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Completed Sentence: When I
was a child, I
was afraid of dogs.
7.
She ______ in London last week.
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Tense: Past (indicated by "last week").
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Subject: Singular ("she").
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Correct Verb: was
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Completed Sentence: She
was in London last week.
8.
I ______ writing a story.
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Tense: Present continuous (implied action happening now).
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Subject: Singular ("I").
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Correct Verb: am
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Completed Sentence: I
am writing a story.
9.
You ______ my best friend.
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Tense: Present (no indication of past or future).
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Subject: Second person singular/plural ("you").
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Correct Verb: are
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Completed Sentence: You
are my best friend.
10.
We ______ buying tickets to the amusement park.
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Tense: Present continuous (implied ongoing action).
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Subject: Plural ("we").
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Correct Verb: are
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Completed Sentence: We
are buying tickets to the amusement park.
Final Answer:
1.
was
2.
are
3.
are
4.
are
5.
is
6.
was,
was
7.
was
8.
am
9.
are
10.
are
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{\text{was, are, are, are, is, was, was, am, are, are}}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of verb worksheet for 3rd grade.
