English grammar online exercise for grade 2 - Free Printable

To solve this 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:

Rules for Using "is," "am," and "are":

1. "is" is used with singular nouns or third-person singular pronouns (he, she, it).
2. "am" is used with the first-person singular pronoun "I."
3. "are" is used with plural nouns, second-person pronouns (you), and first-person plural pronouns (we).

Solution:

1. Anil _______ swimming in the pool.
- Subject: Anil (singular)
- Correct form: is
- Sentence: Anil is swimming in the pool.

2. The school bell _______ ringing.
- Subject: The school bell (singular)
- Correct form: is
- Sentence: The school bell is ringing.

3. I _______ Mitthu.
- Subject: I (first-person singular)
- Correct form: am
- Sentence: I am Mitthu.

4. Ships _______ sailing in the sea.
- Subject: Ships (plural)
- Correct form: are
- Sentence: Ships are sailing in the sea.

5. I _______ not a rabbit.
- Subject: I (first-person singular)
- Correct form: am
- Sentence: I am not a rabbit.

6. Birds _______ flying in the sky.
- Subject: Birds (plural)
- Correct form: are
- Sentence: Birds are flying in the sky.

7. We _______ happy.
- Subject: We (plural)
- Correct form: are
- Sentence: We are happy.

8. Raju and Bobby _______ friends.
- Subject: Raju and Bobby (plural)
- Correct form: are
- Sentence: Raju and Bobby are friends.

9. These children _______ playing in the garden.
- Subject: These children (plural)
- Correct form: are
- Sentence: These children are playing in the garden.

10. The Tiger _______ feeling hungry.
- Subject: The Tiger (singular)
- Correct form: is
- Sentence: The Tiger is feeling hungry.

11. I _______ not an idiot.
- Subject: I (first-person singular)
- Correct form: am
- Sentence: I am not an idiot.

12. This _______ a lotus flower.
- Subject: This (singular)
- Correct form: is
- Sentence: This is a lotus flower.

Final Answer:

1. Anil is swimming in the pool.
2. The school bell is ringing.
3. I am Mitthu.
4. Ships are sailing in the sea.
5. I am not a rabbit.
6. Birds are flying in the sky.
7. We are happy.
8. Raju and Bobby are friends.
9. These children are playing in the garden.
10. The Tiger is feeling hungry.
11. I am not an idiot.
12. This is a lotus flower.

Boxed Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. is, 2. is, 3. am, 4. are, 5. am, 6. are, 7. are, 8. are, 9. are, 10. is, 11. am, 12. is}
}
\]