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Practice using the verb “to be” in the Present Simple tense with these 50 mixed exercises. Fill in the blanks, choose the correct option, and correct the mistakes to master this essential grammar skill.

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Fill in the Blanks (1-20)

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb “to be” (am, is, are).

1. She __________ a doctor.
2. They __________ at the park right now.
3. I __________ not motivated today.
4. We __________ from Canada.
5. The book __________ on the table.
6. __________ you ready for the test?
7. He __________ not interested in the movie.
8. The children __________ outside playing football.
9. __________ she your sister?
10. It __________ a beautiful day today.
11. My parents __________ at work.
12. __________ the keys on the counter?
13. I __________ not sure about the answer.
14. The weather __________ perfect for a picnic.
15. __________ they ready for the party?
16. The dog __________ barking loudly.
17. We __________ excited about the trip.
18. __________ he your best friend?
19. The flowers __________ blooming in the garden.
20. I __________ not late, am I?

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Multiple-Choice Questions (21-35)

Choose the correct form of the verb “to be” (am, is, are).

21. She __________ a teacher.
    a) am
    b) is
    c) are
22. They __________ my best friends.
    a) am
    b) is
    c) are
23. I __________ not hungry right now.
    a) am
    b) is
    c) are
24. The cat __________ on the couch.
    a) am
    b) is
    c) are
25. __________ you excited about the trip ?
    a) Am
    b) Is
    c) Are
26. The students __________ in the classroom.
    a) am
    b) is
    c) are
27. He __________ not at home right now.
    a) am
    b) is
    c) are
28. __________ the movie interesting or boring ?
    a) Am
    b) Is
    c) Are
29. We __________ not ready to leave yet.
    a) am
    b) is
    c) are
30. The cake __________ delicious!
    a) am
    b) is
    c) are
31. __________ they your neighbors?
    a) Am
    b) Is
    c) Are
32. I __________ not very comfortable here.
    a) am
    b) is
    c) are
33. The birds __________ are everywhere in the trees.
    a) am
    b) is
    c) are
34. __________ she your sister?
    a) Am
    b) Is
    c) Are
35. The car __________ parked outside.
    a) am
    b) is
    c) are

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Sentence Correction (36-50)

Correct the mistakes in the following sentences.

36. She are a student.
37. They is at the mall.
38. I are not into this movie.
39. We is from Australia.
40. The dog are adorable!
41. He are not here right now.
42. The books is on the shelf.
43. You is my best friend.
44. The children is at the park.
45. It are rainy these days.
46. We am at the supermarket buying milk.
47. The cat are on the couch.
48. They is not excited about the game.
49. I is not sure about the answer.
50. Wow! The flowers is very big !

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Answer Key

Fill in the Blanks (1-20)

1. is | 2. are | 3. am | 4. are | 5. is | 6. Are | 7. is | 8. are | 9. Is | 10. is | 11. are | 12. Are | 13. am | 14. is | 15. Are | 16. is | 17. are | 18. Is | 19. are | 20. am

Multiple-Choice Questions (21-35)

21. b) is | 22. c) are | 23. a) am | 24. b) is | 25. c) Are | 26. c) are | 27. b) is | 28. b) Is | 29. c) are | 30. b) is | 31. c) Are | 32. a) am | 33. c) are | 34. b) Is | 35. b) is

Sentence Correction (36-50)

36. She is a student.
37. They are at the mall.
38. I am not into this movie.
39. We are from Australia.
40. The dogs are adorable! / The dog is adorable!
41. He is not here right now.
42. The books are on the shelf.
43. You are my best friend.
44. The children are at the park.
45. It is rainy these days.
46. We are at the supermarket buying milk.
47. The cats are on the couch.
48. They are not excited about the game.
49. I am not sure about the answer.
50. Wow! The flowers are very big !

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