Verb to Be Worksheets & Exercises (PDF Free Download)

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The verb “to be” is one of the most important and commonly used verbs in English. On this page, you’ll find fun and helpful verb to be worksheets that make learning grammar clear, simple, and enjoyable for learners of all levels.

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1. Fill in the blanks

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the verb “to be” (am, is, are, was, were).

Verb to be elementary worksheet with fill-in-the-blank sentences using am, is, are, was, werePin

Answer key:

  1. I am going to the party tonight.
  2. My brother was at the library yesterday.
  3. There were many people at the concert.
  4. She is not feeling well today.
  5. It was a sunny afternoon last Sunday.
  6. We are ready to start the project.
  7. The cookies are delicious!
  8. He is a great soccer player.
  9. You are always so kind.
  10. The kids are in the playground.
  11. This jacket is too small for me.
  12. The lights are turned off at night.
  13. I was very tired after the hike.
  14. Those shoes were on sale last week.
  15. My parents were at home all evening.
  16. It is my birthday today!
  17. They are interested in science.
  18. She was in the same class as me last year.
  19. The apples are fresh and sweet.
  20. We were late because of the traffic.

2. Fill in the blank (affirmative & negative)

Fill in the blank using the correct verb in affirmative and negative form.

Verb to be worksheet focusing on affirmative forms and choosing the correct verbPin

Verb to be worksheet focusing on negative forms using am not, isn’t, aren’tPin

3. Choose the correct form

Read the sentences and choose the correct form of the verb to complete them.

Verb to be grammar worksheet with multiple-choice sentences to select the correct formPin

4. Complete the sentences (true sentences)

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb to be (affirmative and negative). Write true sentences.

Verb to be worksheet practicing affirmative and negative sentences and writing true statementsPin

5. Mixed tasks

  • Task A: Unscramble the words to make correct sentences using the verb “to be”.
  • Task B: Rewrite the sentences as questions.
  • Task C: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb “to be”.
  • Task D: Rewrite the sentences by changing the subject as indicated.
  • Task E: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate forms of the verb.
  • Task F: Identify and correct mistakes with the verb “to be”.

Verb to be exercise worksheet with mixed tasks including unscrambling, questions, and error correctionPin

6. Practice: is/am/are and negatives

  • Task 1: Complete the sentences with is, am, or are.
  • Task 2: Use the prompts to write sentences.
  • Task 3: Complete the sentences with isn’t, am not, or aren’t.

Verb to be grammar worksheet practicing is, am, are and negative forms isn’t, am not, aren’tPin

Answer Key:

1/ Complete the sentences with is, am, or are

a. Birds are flying in the sky.
b. I am very tired.
c. The cake is delicious.
d. He is my uncle.
e. It is very dark outside.
f. You are my best friend.
g. They are in the classroom.
h. We are excited about the trip.
i. She is at the library.
j. I am from Canada.

2/ Use the prompts to write sentences

a. He is a student.
b. I am hungry.
c. The dog is loud.
d. We are happy.
e. You are tall.

3/ Complete the sentences with isn’t, am not, or aren’t

a. I am not late. I’m early.
b. She isn’t here right now.
c. The milk isn’t fresh. It’s expired.
d. He isn’t my teacher. He’s my brother.
e. They aren’t at school today. It’s Saturday.
f. We aren’t ready yet. Please wait.

4/ Change the statements into questions

a. I’m a teacher. → Am I a teacher?
b. You are tired. → Are you tired?
c. He is my friend. → Is he your friend?
d. They are in class. → Are they in class?
e. It is sunny. → Is it sunny?

7. Complete the sentences and then create your own sentences

Verb to be worksheet completing sentences with is, am, are and creating new sentencesPin

Answer Key:

Complete the sentences with the correct answer.

  1. The children are playing in the park.
  2. I am very excited today.
  3. My father is a doctor.
  4. We are in the same class.
  5. The book is on the table.

Create your own sentences using IS, AM, or ARE.

(These are examples; students can create more on their own.)

  1. I am a student.
  2. She is my best friend.
  3. They are in the library.
  4. It is a sunny day.
  5. You are very smart.

8. Build sentences with the words given

Verb to be English grammar worksheet building sentences from given wordsPin

Answer:

  • Lisa is a student.
  • Tom and I are not ready. (or: aren’t ready)
  • It is a sunny day.
  • Are your parents at home?
  • We are from Brazil.
  • I am not tired.
  • The dog is in the garden.

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Verb to Be Exercises

Verb to Be Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks

Direction: Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb to be: am, is, are, was, or were.

  1. I ___ very tired today.
  2. She ___ at school yesterday.
  3. They ___ not ready for the test.
  4. We ___ in the library right now.
  5. He ___ my best friend.
  6. You ___ late this morning.
  7. The cat ___ on the roof last night.
  8. My parents ___ happy to see me.
  9. It ___ very cold last winter.
  10. I ___ excited about the trip!

Answer Key:

  1. am
  2. was
  3. are
  4. are
  5. is
  6. were
  7. was
  8. are
  9. was
  10. am

Verb to Be Exercise 2: Sentence Correction

Direction: Each sentence below contains a mistake with the verb to be. Read carefully and rewrite each sentence correctly.

  1. She are my sister.
  2. I is going to the store.
  3. They was at the park yesterday.
  4. We is ready for lunch.
  5. He am a good swimmer.
  6. You was very kind.
  7. The dogs is barking loudly.
  8. It were raining all day.
  9. My friends is playing soccer.
  10. I were late to school today.

Answer Key:

  1. She is my sister.
  2. I am going to the store.
  3. They were at the park yesterday.
  4. We are ready for lunch.
  5. He is a good swimmer.
  6. You were very kind.
  7. The dogs are barking loudly.
  8. It was raining all day.
  9. My friends are playing soccer.
  10. I was late to school today.

Verb to Be Exercise 3: Choose the Correct Answer

Direction: Read each sentence and circle the correct form of the verb to be: (am, is, are, was, were).

  1. I ___ a student.
    A) is    B) am    C) are
  2. She ___ my cousin.
    A) are    B) is    C) am
  3. They ___ at the zoo yesterday.
    A) was    B) is    C) were
  4. We ___ excited about the trip.
    A) are    B) is    C) am
  5. He ___ tired last night.
    A) was    B) were    C) is
  6. You ___ very helpful.
    A) is    B) are    C) was
  7. The children ___ playing outside.
    A) is    B) are    C) am
  8. It ___ sunny this morning.
    A) were    B) was    C) are
  9. My parents ___ at work now.
    A) is    B) are    C) was
  10. I ___ at the mall last weekend.
    A) was    B) were    C) is

Answer Key:

No. Answer
1 B) am
2 B) is
3 C) were
4 A) are
5 A) was
6 B) are
7 B) are
8 B) was
9 B) are
10 A) was

Verb to Be Exercise 4: True or False

Direction: Read each sentence carefully. Decide if the verb to be is used correctly. Write True or False next to each one.

  1. He are my friend.
  2. I am ready to go.
  3. They was playing soccer yesterday.
  4. We are happy today.
  5. She is a great singer.
  6. You is very kind.
  7. The dog was barking loudly.
  8. It were raining earlier.
  9. My parents are at home.
  10. I were tired after the trip.

Answer Key:

No. Correct Answer
1 False
2 True
3 False
4 True
5 True
6 False
7 True
8 False
9 True
10 False

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