Verb to be worksheets: am, is, are
Short sentences where kids choose am, is or are. Add was and were, negatives or questions when they are ready. Made for your grade in seconds.
- ✓ Am, is, are, was and were
- ✓ Fill in the blank with the base verb shown
- ✓ Good for ESL, ELL and K-2
How it works
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STEP 1
Pick what to practice
Am, is and are; was and were; negatives (isn't, aren't); or questions (Is she...? Are they...?).
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STEP 2
Pick the grade
Kindergarten and 1st grade get very short sentences. Older ESL students get longer ones.
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STEP 3
Print
Print it, or open it in Google Docs and change anything before class.
Am, is, are: the rule
The verb to be changes with the subject. This is the chart most teachers put on the board.
| Subject | Present | Past | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | am | was | I am ready. |
| He, she, it | is | was | She is my sister. |
| You, we, they | are | were | They are at school. |
Tip: Contractions: I'm, he's, she's, it's, you're, we're, they're. Negatives: isn't, aren't, wasn't, weren't.
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How do you teach am, is and are?
Start with the chart: I goes with am, he, she and it go with is, and you, we and they go with are. Then practice with short sentences about the class, like "Maria is here" or "We are in 2nd grade".
Can I add was and were?
Yes. Type "verb to be: was and were" or "am, is, are, was, were" as the topic.
Can it practice negatives and questions?
Yes. Type "verb to be negative sentences" or "questions with am, is, are". The sentences change to match.
Is it good for adult ESL learners?
The site is made for K-8, but choosing 6th to 8th grade gives longer sentences that work for teens and adults.
Is it free?
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