Verb to Be Worksheets and Exercises

June 6, 2025 by Alma Webster
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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 easy, clear, and enjoyable for learners of all levels.

Verb to Be Worksheets

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

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Answer key:

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

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

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

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5. 

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”.

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6. 

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.

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7. Complete the sentences with the correct answers and then create your own sentences. 

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8. Build sentences with the words given. 

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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.

Sentences:

  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.

Sentences with Mistakes:

  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).

Sentences:

  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.

Sentences:

  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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