Verbs - To Be
Circle the correct verb to complete each sentence.
- 1.
My friends ____________ happy to see me.
- A.
Was
- B.
Is
- C.
Were
Correct Answer
C. WereExplanation
The correct answer is "were" because the subject "my friends" is plural, indicating that there is more than one friend. In English, when the subject is plural, the verb form used is also plural. Therefore, "were" is the correct verb form to agree with the plural subject "my friends."Rate this question:
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- 2.
Last week the class _______ going to the zoo.
- A.
Was
- B.
Are
- C.
Am
Correct Answer
A. WasExplanation
The correct answer is "was" because it agrees with the subject "class," which is a singular noun.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The zoo ________ in Memphis.
- A.
Are
- B.
Were
- C.
Is
Correct Answer
C. IsExplanation
The correct answer is "is" because "zoo" is a singular noun and requires a singular verb. "Is" is the correct form of the verb to be for singular subjects in the present tense.Rate this question:
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- 4.
At the zoo there ________ many wild animals.
- A.
Are
- B.
Am
- C.
Was
Correct Answer
A. AreExplanation
The correct answer is "are" because the subject "many wild animals" is plural, so it requires the plural form of the verb "to be" which is "are".Rate this question:
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- 5.
I ____ glad we went to the zoo.
- A.
Am
- B.
Are
- C.
Is
Correct Answer
A. AmExplanation
The correct answer is "am" because the subject "I" is first person singular and requires the corresponding form of the verb "to be," which is "am."Rate this question:
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- 6.
My friend _____ nice.
- A.
Were
- B.
Am
- C.
Is
Correct Answer
C. IsExplanation
The correct answer is "is" because it agrees with the subject "My friend" in the present tense.Rate this question:
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- 7.
You _______ late to school yesterday.
- A.
Am
- B.
Were
- C.
Is
Correct Answer
B. WereExplanation
The correct answer is "were." This is because the sentence is referring to a past event, and "were" is the past tense form of the verb "to be" when used with the pronoun "you."Rate this question:
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- 8.
Flowers _______ beautiful.
- A.
Am
- B.
Is
- C.
Are
Correct Answer
C. AreExplanation
The correct answer is "are" because "flowers" is a plural noun and requires a plural verb to agree with it.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Sam _____ cooking dinner.
- A.
Am
- B.
Is
- C.
Are
Correct Answer
B. IsExplanation
The correct answer is "is" because "Sam" is a singular noun, and when referring to a singular subject, we use the verb "is" in the present tense.Rate this question:
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- 10.
My mother _______ going to work.
- A.
Was
- B.
Am
- C.
Were
Correct Answer
A. WasExplanation
The correct answer is "was" because it agrees with the subject "my mother" in the past tense. "Am" is incorrect because it is first person singular and does not match the subject. "Were" is incorrect because it is plural and does not agree with the singular subject.Rate this question:
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