Simple Present – Be

Grammar Practice Worksheets

VERB TO BE PRACTICE
Exercise 1
POSITIVE SENTENCES- FILL IN THE BLANKS

Complete the sentences using the Be verb.

Ex. She is 16 years old.

1. New York is a big city.

2. She is friendly.

3. He is five years old.

4. Sweden and France are countries in Europe.

5. Her hair is long.

6. It is very cold today.

7. The cat is furry.

8. The dog is hungry.

9. They are friendly.

10. An elephant is a big animal.

11. Mice are small.

12. Apples are red.

13. You are talkative.

14. Ice cream is sweet.

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Exercise 2
COMPLETE THE SENTENCES

Complete the following sentences using the Be verb and a noun from
the box. Use a or an with a singular noun or use the correct plural
form.

Ex. The Mona Lisa is a painting .

1. A cat is an animal .
2. Roses is a flowers .
3. A Toyota is a car .
4. New York and Paris are cities .
5. Sweden is a country .
6. A dictionary is a book .
7. Spring and fall ate seasons .
8. A teacher is a professions .
9. A doll is atoy .
10. Spiders and flies are insects .
11. A crow is a birt .
12. Shirts and pants are clothes .
13. Toy Story is a movies .
14. A piano and a guitar are musical instruments .
15. Carrots and cucumbers are vegetables .

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Exercise 3
POSITIVE & NEGATIVE SENTENCES

Write the correct positive and negative forms of the Be verb.

Ex. Carrots are vegetables. They aren’t fruit.

1. Tokyo is a city. It isn’t a country.
2. A feather is heavy. It isn’t light.
3. Winters are cold in Canada. They aren’t hot.
4. Ice cream is sweet. It isn't sour.
5. Giraffes are tall animals. They aren't short.
6. Hockey is a fast game. It isn't slow.
7. Elephants are light. They aren't heavy animals.
8. Lemons are sweet. They aren't sour.
9. Children are young. They aren't old.
10. Parties are usually noisy. They aren't usually quited

SHORT ANSWERS
Write a short answer for each Yes/No question using the Be verb.

Ex. Are you a doctor? (no) 5. Are you tired? (no)

No, I’m not. No, Iam not

Ex. Are you a nurse? (yes) 6. Is she a basketball player? (yes)

Yes, I am. Yes, she is

1. Are you sick? (no) 7. Are your neighbors rich? (no)

No, they're not No, they’re not

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