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Verb Be Quiz: Practice Test Essentials

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Difficulty: Moderate
Grade: Grade 3
Study OutcomesCheat Sheet
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Which form of 'be' correctly completes the sentence: 'I ___ happy'?
am
is
are
be
The verb form 'am' is used with the pronoun 'I'. In English, 'I am happy' is the correct construction, and the other options do not match the subject.
Which form of 'be' should be used with the pronoun 'she' in the sentence: 'She ___ excited'?
is
am
are
be
The correct form for the pronoun 'she' is 'is'. 'She is excited' is grammatically correct, while the other forms do not agree with the subject.
Select the correct form of 'be' for the sentence: 'They ___ my friends.'
are
is
am
be
Since 'They' is a plural pronoun, the correct form is 'are'. 'They are my friends' adheres to proper subject-verb agreement, making this the best answer.
Choose the correct contraction for the sentence 'He is going to school.'
He's
He-s
Hes'
He is
The contraction 'He's' is the standard shortened form of 'He is'. The other options either misuse punctuation or do not form a contraction at all.
Fill in the blank to form a negative sentence: 'I am ___ happy.'
not
don't
isn't
no
The word 'not' is used to negate the sentence, as in 'I am not happy.' This choice correctly forms the negative sentence, whereas the other words result in incorrect constructions.
Which sentence is grammatically correct regarding the verb 'be'?
He is a teacher.
He are a teacher.
He am a teacher.
He be a teacher.
The sentence 'He is a teacher.' correctly uses 'is' with the singular subject 'He'. The other options use incorrect verb forms that do not agree with the subject.
Complete the sentence correctly: 'We ___ excited about the trip.'
are
is
am
be
For the plural subject 'We', the correct form is 'are'. This ensures the sentence 'We are excited about the trip' has proper subject-verb agreement.
Which form of 'be' is appropriate to form a question: '___ you ready for the test?'
Are
Is
Am
Be
Inverting the subject with 'are' forms the correct question: 'Are you ready for the test?'. This structure is standard for yes/no questions utilizing the verb 'be'.
Fill in the blank: 'It ___ a beautiful day.'
is
are
am
be
The singular subject 'It' requires the form 'is', making 'It is a beautiful day' correct. The other forms do not match the subject number.
What is the correct contraction for 'They are playing in the park'?
They're
Ther're
Their
Theyre
The contraction 'They're' is the accepted short form of 'They are'. The other options either misuse punctuation or represent a completely different word.
What is the contracted form of 'She is not'?
She isn't
She don't
She no
She aren't
The contraction 'She isn't' correctly combines 'She is not' into a shorter form. The other options fail to follow the rules of standard English contractions.
Which of the following transforms the statement 'They are coming to the party' into a proper question?
Are they coming to the party?
They are coming to the party?
Do they are coming to the party?
Is they coming to the party?
By inverting the subject and verb, the sentence becomes 'Are they coming to the party?', which is the correct way to form a question in English. The other options either maintain a statement form or misuse auxiliary verbs.
Identify the correct verb form to complete the sentence: 'I ___ studying English.'
am
is
are
be
For the subject 'I', the appropriate form in the present continuous is 'am' - hence, 'I am studying English' is correct. The other forms would violate subject-verb agreement.
Choose the correct affirmative response: 'Yes, I ___ ready.'
am
are
is
be
The subject 'I' pairs with the verb 'am' to form a correct affirmative response: 'Yes, I am ready.' The other options do not conform to proper subject-verb agreement.
Select the best completion for the sentence: 'This ____ my favorite book.'
is
am
are
be
The sentence requires the singular form 'is' to agree with the demonstrative 'This'. The answer 'This is my favorite book.' is correct, while the other forms do not match the subject.
Which option correctly completes the compound subject sentence: 'My friend and I ___ going to the concert'?
are
is
am
be
The compound subject 'My friend and I' is plural, which requires the use of 'are'. This properly aligns with subject-verb agreement rules, unlike the other options.
Which sentence uses the correct contraction for 'They are' in its negative form?
They aren't going.
They ain't going.
They'sn't going.
They not going.
The contraction 'aren't' is the standard negative contraction for 'They are'. 'They aren't going.' is grammatically correct, while the other options represent colloquial or incorrect forms.
For the sentence 'If it ___ raining, we will cancel the picnic,' which form of 'be' is appropriate?
is
are
am
be
The subject 'it' is singular, and the correct form in this conditional sentence is 'is' to produce 'If it is raining...'. The other forms do not match the subject's number.
Which sentence properly employs the passive voice with the verb 'be'?
The cake was eaten by the children.
The cake is eaten by the children.
The cake eaten by the children.
The cake were eaten by the children.
This sentence uses the past form 'was' with the past participle 'eaten' to correctly form a passive construction. The other options either use the wrong tense or do not form a complete passive voice structure.
Identify the sentence that uses the verb 'be' to express a planned future event.
The event is to be held at the convention center.
The event are to be held at the convention center.
The event be to held at the convention center.
The event am to be held at the convention center.
Using 'is to be held' expresses a planned, scheduled future event correctly. This construction combines the correct form of 'be' with an infinitive to forecast the event, while the other options incorrectly conjugate the verb.
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Study Outcomes

  1. Understand the correct forms of the verb "be" and their appropriate contexts.
  2. Identify common errors in the usage of the verb "be" within sentences.
  3. Apply the proper form of the verb "be" to create grammatically accurate sentences.
  4. Analyze sentences to diagnose strengths and weaknesses in grammar usage.
  5. Evaluate personal understanding to improve overall proficiency in English grammar.

Verb Be Quiz: Practice & Review Cheat Sheet

  1. Master the present "be" forms - Dive into "am," "is," and "are" like a grammar superhero! Use "am" with "I," "is" with one person or thing, and "are" with more than one. For example, "I am curious," "She is creative," and "They are adventurous." British Council: Verb "be" Reference
  2. Conquer the past "be" forms - Time‑travel back with "was" and "were." Apply "was" to single heroes ("He was brave") and "were" to your squad ("We were unstoppable"). It's like casting spells to pin events in history! British Council: Verb "be" Reference
  3. Get friendly with "been" and "being" - "Been" pops up in perfect tenses ("She has been everywhere") while "being" shines in continuous forms ("He is being kind"). Think of "been" as your time‑hop buddy and "being" as the ongoing action DJ. British Council: Verb "be" Reference
  4. Negativity with "not" - Say "no" in style by tacking on "not" after your "be" verb. Try "I am not bored," "She is not joining," or "They were not ready." Negative vibes? Nah - just clearer sentences! British Council: Verb "be" Reference
  5. Flip it for questions - Turn statements into questions by swapping your subject and "be" verb: "Are you excited?" "Is he on time?" or "Were they impressed?" It's like doing a grammatical backflip! British Council: Verb "be" Reference
  6. Describe states and qualities - Use "be" to paint pictures of feelings and traits: "She is enthusiastic," "The sky is enormous," or "They are champions." It's your grammar paintbrush for vivid storytelling. British Council: Verb "be" Reference
  7. Link with a complement - As a linking verb, "be" connects your subject to its identity or quality: "He is a scientist," "They are best friends." Think of it as building a bridge between who and what. British Council: Verb "be" Reference
  8. Build the passive voice - Let the action take center stage: "The cake was baked by Anna," "The letters are delivered every morning." Passive voice flips the script so the focus isn't always on the doer. British Council: Verb "be" Reference
  9. Give commands with "be" - Sound like a confident coach: "Be early," "Don't be shy." Short, snappy, and super effective for instructions and motivational pep talks. British Council: Verb "be" Reference
  10. Rock the contractions - Speak like a native by shrinking "be" and its subject: "I'm ready," "He's prepared," "They're unstoppable." Contractions add flair and speed to your everyday chats! British Council: Verb "be" Reference
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