Basics: Present Forms of the Verb "To Be": correct answers
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This challenge contains 15 questions at easy difficulty covering Verb "To Be": Present Forms (am/is/are). Test your knowledge with a mix of question formats!
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Correct answers
Question 1
The correct answers are My group members are completely ignoring my messages., You are the only one who understands my pain., and This whole situation is a nightmare.
"My group members" is plural, so it takes are.
"You" always takes are.
"This whole situation" is singular, so it takes is.
"The deadline" is singular (should be is), and "I" always takes am (should be I am).
Question 2
Help the detective finish her dramatic case notes.
"The prime suspect ___ an alien masquerading as a high school physics teacher."
The correct answer is is.
"The prime suspect" is a third-person singular noun (he/she/it), so it takes the singular verb "is".
Question 3
"Are you the mastermind..."
The pronoun "you" always takes the verb "are", even when asking a question.
"And is that powdered sugar..."
"Powdered sugar" is an uncountable noun, which is treated as singular and takes "is".
"I am not amused..."
The pronoun "I" pairs with "am".
Question 4
Assist the brave student in documenting the suspicious cafeteria meal for the school newspaper. Match each blank with the appropriate verb.
Wait, what exactly is this? The mystery meat isn't moving, but it looks highly suspicious. The mashed potatoes are glowing slightly in the dark. I am definitely ordering a pizza tonight instead!
The mystery meat isn't moving, but it looks highly suspicious.
"Mystery meat" is a singular uncountable noun (it), so it takes the singular negative verb "is not" or "isn't".
The mashed potatoes are glowing slightly in the dark.
"Potatoes" is a plural noun (they), so it requires the plural verb "are".
I am definitely ordering a pizza tonight instead!
The pronoun "I" always pairs with the verb "am" in the present tense.
Question 5
We are currently standing in the Great Hall.
The plural pronoun "We" takes the verb "are".
The famous ghost of Sir Reginald is not actually real.
"The famous ghost" is a singular subject (he/it), which takes "is".
Honestly, I am just a theater major...
The pronoun "I" always takes the verb "am".
Question 6
Complete the dramatic diary entry of a high-school student trying to survive finals week. Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
My biology textbook is heavier than a small car. The final exams are approaching faster than a cheetah on roller skates. Thankfully, I am fueled entirely by coffee and sheer panic.
My biology textbook is heavier than a small car.
"Textbook" is a third-person singular subject (it), so it takes the verb "is".
The final exams are approaching faster than a cheetah on roller skates.
"Exams" is a plural subject (they), which requires the plural verb "are".
Thankfully, I am fueled entirely by coffee and sheer panic.
The first-person singular pronoun "I" always takes the verb "am".
Question 7
Help the college freshman complete her email to her parents about her chaotic new roommates. Choose the correct verb for each blank.
My roommate Dave is obsessed with collecting rubber ducks. I am slowly losing my mind because they squeak all night. We are definitely going to need some heavy-duty earplugs!
My roommate Dave is obsessed with collecting rubber ducks.
Use "is" for the third-person singular subject (Dave / he).
I am slowly losing my mind because they squeak all night.
Use "am" for the first-person singular subject (I).
We are definitely going to need some heavy-duty earplugs!
Use "are" for the first-person plural subject (We).
Question 8
Complete the freshman's text message to their mom.
"Don't worry, Mom! I ___ eating enough vegetables, although mostly they are just the lettuce on my tacos."
The correct answer is am.
With the first-person singular pronoun "I", we always use the present tense form "am".
Question 9
I am surviving mostly on instant noodles.
The pronoun "I" always takes the verb "am" in the present tense.
My new roommate, Dave, is completely obsessed with his pet iguana.
"Dave" is a singular third-person subject (he), which takes "is".
The worst part is that the iguana's heat lamps are keeping me awake all night.
"Heat lamps" is a plural noun, which takes the plural verb "are".
Question 10
The espresso machine is broken again.
"The espresso machine" is a singular noun (it), so we use "is".
My manager and the head baker are arguing loudly.
"My manager and the head baker" forms a compound subject (they), which requires the plural verb "are".
Right now, I am hiding behind a giant pile of coffee beans.
The first-person pronoun "I" always pairs with "am".
Question 11
Complete the observant barista's thought process during the morning rush.
"Those three students in the corner ___ definitely pretending to study while actually watching cat videos."
The correct answer is are.
"Those three students" is a plural subject (they), which requires the plural verb "are" in the present tense.
Question 12
The correct answers are I am looking for someone who doesn't mind cape-related accidents. and Weekends are usually spent fighting crime or doing laundry.
I takes am. "Weekends" is plural and takes are.
"Archnemesis" is singular, so it should be "archnemesis is".
"Invisibility" and the pronoun "which" referring to it are singular, so it should be "which is great".
Question 13
Finish the dramatic text sent by a best friend.
"You ___ the only person in the world who understands my deep, spiritual connection to pizza."
The correct answer is are.
The pronoun "you" always takes the verb form "are" in the present tense, whether it refers to one person or multiple people.
Question 14
The correct answers are the mystery meatloaf and this slice of cold pizza.
The verb is requires a singular subject or an uncountable noun. "The mystery meatloaf" and "this slice" are both singular. "Peas" and "fries" are plural and would require the verb are.
Question 15
The correct answers are I am freaking out right now!, My roommate's iguana is missing., and They are incredibly fast for reptiles!
I pairs with am.
My roommate's iguana (it) pairs with is.
They pairs with are.
The incorrect sentences should be "He is usually hiding" and "We are going to be".