Of course! Let's solve this "Verb to be Worksheet" by choosing the correct form of the verb "to be" —
is,
are, or
am — for each sentence.
The rule is simple:
- Use
am with
I
- Use
is with
he, she, it, and singular nouns
- Use
are with
you, we, they, and plural nouns
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Here’s the completed worksheet with explanations:
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1) My friends ___ the best.
✔ Answer: are
*Explanation:* “My friends” is plural → use
are.
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2) She ___ the queen of Egypt.
✔ Answer: is
*Explanation:* “She” is third person singular → use
is.
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3) It ___ an example of dedication.
✔ Answer: is
*Explanation:* “It” is third person singular → use
is.
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4) My parents ___ my strength.
✔ Answer: are
*Explanation:* “My parents” is plural → use
are.
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5) I ___ a storyteller.
✔ Answer: am
*Explanation:* Subject is “I” → always use
am.
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6) It ___ an expensive bag.
✔ Answer: is
*Explanation:* “It” is singular → use
is.
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7) There ___ no easy options.
✔ Answer: are
*Explanation:* “Options” is plural → even though the sentence starts with “There”, the verb agrees with the subject that follows (“options”) → use
are.
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8) I ___ at home.
✔ Answer: am
*Explanation:* Subject is “I” → use
am.
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9) It ___ an online offer.
✔ Answer: is
*Explanation:* “It” is singular → use
is.
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10) I ___ happy for a first time in a year.
✔ Answer: am
*Explanation:* Subject is “I” → use
am.
*(Note: The phrase “for a first time” is slightly unusual; it should probably be “for the first time,” but that doesn’t affect the verb choice.)*
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✔ Final Answers:
1)
are
2)
is
3)
is
4)
are
5)
am
6)
is
7)
are
8)
am
9)
is
10)
am
Let me know if you’d like a printable version or more practice! 😊
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of verbs worksheet for 2nd grade.