Be Verbs

Front

What is a 'be verb'?

Back

A 'be verb' is a verb that describes a state of being. The main 'be verbs' are 'is', 'am', and 'are'.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

When do we use 'is'?

Back

We use 'is' for singular subjects, like 'he', 'she', or 'it'. For example, 'He is happy.'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

When do we use 'are'?

Back

We use 'are' for plural subjects, like 'they' or 'we'. For example, 'They are playing.'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

When do we use 'am'?

Back

We use 'am' only with the subject 'I'. For example, 'I am a student.'

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

Fill in the blank: 'She ____ a doctor.'

Back

is

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

Front

Fill in the blank: 'We ____ going to the park.'

Back

are

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1C

Front

Fill in the blank: 'I ____ excited about the trip.'

Back

am

Front

Fill in the blank: 'There ____ many stars in the sky.'

Back

are

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

Front

Fill in the blank: 'The cat ____ sleeping on the couch.'

Back

is

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

Front

What is the plural form of 'is'?

Back

The plural form of 'is' is 'are'.

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1B

CCSS.L.3.1B