P1EL Linking Verbs (am/ is/ are)

Front

What is a linking verb?

Back

A linking verb connects the subject of a sentence to a subject complement, which can be a noun, pronoun, or adjective that describes or identifies the subject.

Front

List the three forms of the verb 'to be'.

Back

am, is, are.

Front

When do we use 'am'?

Back

'Am' is used with the first person singular subject 'I'. For example: 'I am happy.'

Front

When do we use 'is'?

Back

'Is' is used with singular third person subjects (he, she, it). For example: 'She is a teacher.'

Front

When do we use 'are'?

Back

'Are' is used with plural subjects and with the second person singular and plural (you). For example: 'They are friends.'

Front

Fill in the blank: 'The dog ____________ barking.'

Back

is.

Front

Fill in the blank: 'You ____________ my best friend.'

Back

are.

Front

Fill in the blank: 'I ____________ excited for the trip.'

Back

am.

Front

Fill in the blank: 'The flowers ____________ beautiful.'

Back

are.

Front

Fill in the blank: 'He ____________ playing soccer.'

Back

is.