Let's solve this worksheet step by step. The task is to choose the correct verb —
"is" or
"are" — for each sentence based on the subject.
🔍 Key Rule:
- Use
"is" with singular subjects:
he, she, it, one, a person, an animal, or a thing.
- Use
"are" with plural subjects:
we, you, they, two or more people/animals/things.
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✔ Let's go through each sentence:
1.
Melanie ______ happy to see us.
- Subject: *Melanie* → singular (she)
→
is
✔ Melanie is happy to see us.
2.
We ______ on time for once.
- Subject: *We* → plural
→
are
✔ We are on time for once.
3.
The dog ______ in the back yard.
- Subject: *The dog* → singular (it)
→
is
✔ The dog is in the back yard.
4.
You ______ with your cousin Tom.
- Subject: *You* → always takes
are (even if referring to one person)
→
are
✔ You are with your cousin Tom.
5.
They ______ impatient to enter the room.
- Subject: *They* → plural
→
are
✔ They are impatient to enter the room.
6.
He ______ next in line.
- Subject: *He* → singular
→
is
✔ He is next in line.
7.
My parents ______ in the living room.
- Subject: *My parents* → plural (two people)
→
are
✔ My parents are in the living room.
8.
______ you upstairs?
- Subject: *You* → always
are
→
Are
✔ Are you upstairs?
9.
We ______ ready.
- Subject: *We* → plural
→
are
✔ We are ready.
10.
She ______ the last one.
- Subject: *She* → singular
→
is
✔ She is the last one.
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✔ Final Answers:
1.
is
2.
are
3.
is
4.
are
5.
are
6.
is
7.
are
8.
Are
9.
are
10.
is
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📝 Summary Tip:
Remember:
-
Is = he, she, it, one, singular noun
-
Are = we, you, they, plural nouns
This helps avoid confusion between "is" and "are"!
Let me know if you'd like a printable version or extra practice! 😊
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of verbs worksheet grade 2.