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Verb to Be Quiz: Practice am, is, are in real sentences

Quick, free to be grammar quiz with instant feedback and answers.

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: Farzeen AzharUpdated Aug 26, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
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This verb to be quiz helps you practice am, is, are, and aren't in clear, real sentences. Get instant feedback, build accuracy, and learn common mistakes fast. For extra study, try the am is are quiz, or review basics with the parts of speech quiz.

She ___ my friend.
are
am
aren't
is
In the present tense, 'to be' for third-person singular subjects like 'she' is 'is'. 'Are' and 'am' are used with other subjects, and 'aren't' is the negative form. Using 'is' correctly matches the singular subject. For more on verb agreement, see .
They ___ at home.
are
am
aren't
is
For plural subjects like 'they', the correct present tense form is 'are'. 'Is' is singular, 'am' is for first person singular, and 'aren't' is the negative of 'are'. For details, see .
I ___ tired today.
is
am
aren't
are
The first-person singular form of 'to be' in the present tense is 'am'. 'Is' and 'are' are for third- and second-person, respectively, and 'aren't' is the contraction of 'are not'. For more, refer to .
He ___ happy.
is
isn't
are
aren't
The negative contraction for 'he is not' is 'isn't'. 'Is' is affirmative, 'aren't' is used with plural subjects ('you aren't'), and 'are' is not a contraction. More on negative contractions: .
___ you hungry?
Is
Am
Aren't
Are
For second-person subjects ('you'), the interrogative form uses 'are'. 'Is' is for third person, 'am' is for first person, and 'aren't' is a negative contraction. See question formation with 'to be': .
My cats ___ playful.
aren't
are
is
am
'Cats' is a plural subject, so the correct verb is 'are'. 'Is' and 'am' are singular forms, and 'aren't' is the negative of 'are'. For more, visit .
The book ___ on the table.
aren't
am
is
are
A singular noun like 'book' takes the singular verb 'is'. 'Are' and 'aren't' do not agree, and 'am' is first person. See more at .
There ___ two dogs in the yard.
are
aren't
is
isn't
Use 'are' with plural nouns after 'there'. 'Two dogs' is plural, so 'there are'. 'There is' is singular, and negative forms are incorrect here. For details see .
Neither Tom nor Jerry ___ present today.
aren't
is
are
am
With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the nearest subject 'Jerry', which is singular, so 'is'. 'Are' would be used if the nearest subject were plural. More on 'neither-nor' agreement: .
Everybody ___ welcome to join.
is
aren't
are
am
Indefinite pronouns like 'everybody' are singular and take 'is'. 'Are' is plural, 'aren't' is negative, and 'am' is first person. See .
Mary and Tom ___ going to the party.
are
aren't
am
is
For compound subjects joined by 'and', use the plural verb 'are'. 'Is' is singular, 'am' is first person, and 'aren't' is negative. More at .
The news ___ good today.
are
aren't
is
am
Although 'news' appears plural, it is an uncountable noun and takes the singular verb 'is'. 'Are' would be incorrect. For clarification see .
My favorite fruits ___ apples and bananas.
are
aren't
am
is
'Fruits' is plural, so it takes 'are'. 'Is' and 'am' are singular forms, and 'aren't' is negative. More on countable nouns: .
Your suggestions ___ very helpful.
are
is
aren't
isn't
'Suggestions' is a plural noun, so the correct verb is 'are'. 'Is' and its negative 'isn't' are singular, and 'aren't' is negative. For further explanation see .
She is a doctor, ___?
aren't she
isn't she
are she
is she
Tag questions repeat the auxiliary verb and agree with the subject pronoun: 'isn't she'. 'Aren't she' is incorrect because 'aren't' pairs with plural subjects. More on tag questions: .
Neither the manager nor the employees ___ satisfied.
is
aren't
isn't
are
With 'neither...nor', verb agreement follows the nearest subject. 'Employees' is plural, so 'are' is correct. 'Is' would match a singular subject. For more, see .
Everyone ___ allowed to enter.
aren't
are
am
is
Indefinite pronouns like 'everyone' are always singular and take 'is'. Plural forms are incorrect. See .
Why ___ you late?
is
aren't
are
am
To form a question with 'why' for second-person, use 'are'. 'Why are you late?' is correct. 'Is' is third-person, and 'aren't' is negative. For question structures see .
She ____ coming today.
is
doesn't
aren't
isn't
The correct negative contraction of 'she is not' is 'isn't'. 'Aren't' pairs with plural subjects, and 'doesn't' is used with other verbs. More on contractions: .
Identify the error: 'They is going to school.' What is the correct form?
They be going to school.
They are going to school.
They is going to school.
They aren't going to school.
'They' is plural and requires 'are' in the present tense. 'Is' is singular, and 'be' is not used in this context. For subject-verb agreement see .
The team ___ winning the game.
are
aren't
is
isn't
In American English, collective nouns like 'team' are treated as singular, so 'is' is correct. 'Are' is used in British English sometimes, but American convention uses singular. See .
There ___ many stars visible at night.
is
isn't
aren't
are
'Many stars' is plural, so the correct form is 'there are'. 'There is' is singular. For more on 'there is/there are' usage, see .
Which sentence is correct when referring to 'news' as a singular concept?
The news aren't surprising.
The news are surprising.
The news isn't surprising.
The news is surprising.
'News' is an uncountable noun and treated as singular, so 'is' is correct. Plural verbs like 'are' do not agree. For more on uncountable nouns, see .
All that ___ left is his jacket.
isn't
are
is
aren't
The phrase 'all that' can be singular when referring to a single item, so 'is' is correct here. 'Are' would imply multiple items. More info at .
She can't drive, ___?
can't she
can she
does she
is she
After a negative statement, the tag question is positive: 'can she'. 'Can't she' would double negate, and other options use incorrect verbs. For tag question rules see .
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Study Outcomes

  1. Identify Correct Verb Form -

    Recognize when to use is, are, or aren't in a variety of sentences to ensure accurate grammar.

  2. Apply 'To Be' in Affirmative and Negative Sentences -

    Practice forming both positive and negative statements using the verb be to build versatile sentence structures.

  3. Distinguish Subject-Verb Agreement -

    Understand how singular and plural subjects affect the choice between is and are for proper agreement.

  4. Correct Common 'To Be' Errors -

    Spot and fix typical mistakes involving the verb to be, strengthening your overall grammar accuracy.

  5. Evaluate Contextual Usage -

    Analyze real-life sentences to decide the appropriate use of is, are, and aren't based on context clues.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Subject-Verb Agreement -

    According to Cambridge Dictionary, you can remember the present forms with the mnemonic I-AM, He/She/It-IS, We/You/They-ARE. Always match the subject pronoun to the correct form: "She is late," "They are here." This trick helps avoid common errors in quizzes and exams.

  2. Affirmative vs. Negative Forms -

    Per the British Council, form negatives by adding "not" or using contractions: "is not" → "isn't," "are not" → "aren't." For example, "He isn't ready" and "We aren't lost" show clear contrasts. Practicing both forms sharpens your control of real-world statements.

  3. Question Formation -

    Purdue OWL highlights inversion as key: swap the subject and verb to ask "Is she here?" or "Are they coming?" This structure works for yes/no questions and opens up quick, precise responses during conversation. Drill this pattern to boost both quiz performance and speaking confidence.

  4. Short Answers & Contractions -

    University of Oxford guides recommend using short answers like "Yes, I am" or "No, they aren't" to sound natural. Contractions (I'm, she's, they're) speed up speech and writing, making you more fluent under test conditions. These compact replies are perfect for verb be quizzes.

  5. Descriptive & State Uses -

    As noted by Yale's English Department, "to be" often links subjects to descriptions: "The sky is blue," "We are excited." Recognizing this linking function helps distinguish it from action verbs. Mastering this use ensures clarity when describing people, places, and feelings.

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