'To Be' Verbs Quiz

In the magical land of Grammarville, Evelyn is feeling joyful today. Can you spot the 'to be' verb in this sentence: "Evelyn is happy today."?

• Evelyn

• is

• happy

• today

Answer explanation

The 'to be' verb in the sentence "She is happy today" is "is." It serves as a linking verb that connects the subject "She" to the adjective "happy," indicating her state.

Help Noah, Ethan, and Samuel find the sentence that correctly uses a 'to be' verb!

• They running fast.

• She are a teacher.

• He is playing soccer.

• We going to the park.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'He is playing soccer.' because it properly uses the 'to be' verb 'is' to indicate the subject's action. The other options lack the correct form of 'to be' or are grammatically incorrect.

Imagine you're in a magical classroom with Arjun, Ava, and Kai. Complete the sentence to reveal your identity: "I ___ a student."

• am

• is

• are

• be

Answer explanation

The correct form of 'to be' for the subject 'I' is 'am'. 'Is' is used for he, she, or it, and 'are' is used for you, we, or they. 'Be' is the base form and not suitable here.

Imagine Charlotte and Liam are planning a surprise party. Conjugate the verb 'to be' for the pronoun "they" in the present tense to complete this sentence: "They ___ excited about the party!"

• am

• is

• are

• be

Answer explanation

The correct conjugation of the verb 'to be' for the pronoun 'they' in the present tense is 'are'. 'Am' is for 'I', 'is' is for 'he', 'she', or 'it', and 'be' is the base form, not used with pronouns.

Imagine Grace and Aiden are time travelers! Which sentence correctly shows the difference between their adventures in the past and present using the verb 'to be'?

• She is tired yesterday.

• They was at the park.

• I am happy today.

• We were at school now.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'I am happy today,' uses the present form 'am' appropriately. The other sentences misuse past and present forms, such as 'was' with 'yesterday' and 'now' with 'were'.

Hey James, are you and Noah ready for the big test adventure?

• Is

• Are

• Am

• Be

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Are' because it agrees with the subject 'you' in the question. 'Is' is for singular subjects, 'Am' is for 'I', and 'Be' is not a correct form for this context.

Aiden and Avery are having a playful debate about their noisy pets. Can you help them complete the sentence correctly? "The dogs ___ barking loudly."

• is

• are

• am

• be

Answer explanation

The correct form is 'are' because 'dogs' is plural. The verb 'to be' must agree in number with the subject, so 'are' is used for plural subjects, while 'is' is for singular. 'Am' and 'be' are incorrect in this context.

Imagine you're a time traveler! Which of the following sentences takes you back in time by using the 'to be' verb in the past tense?

• Sophia is at the store.

• Mason and James are playing outside.

• He was late to class.

• I am eating lunch.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'He was late to class.' because 'was' is the past tense form of the 'to be' verb. The other sentences use 'is', 'are', or 'am', which are present tense forms.

Imagine Ethan and Jackson are planning a picnic. Complete the sentence with the right 'to be' verb: "If it ___ raining, we will stay inside."

• is

• are

• was

• were

Answer explanation

The correct verb is 'is' because the sentence refers to a present condition. 'If it is raining' indicates a current situation, making 'is' the appropriate choice. The other options do not fit the present tense context.

Emma and Michael are planning an exciting day! Complete the sentence to describe their future adventure: "Tomorrow, we ___ going to the museum."

• is

• are

• was

• were

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'are' because it agrees with the plural subject 'we' and indicates a future action. The sentence should read: 'Tomorrow, we are going to the museum.' The other options do not fit grammatically.