Verb To Be Worksheets | Am Is Are Practice | Grammar Fill In The Blank Set

What these verb to be worksheets cover

These verb to be worksheets help young learners practice am, is, and are, the three present tense forms of the verb to be. The set is built for kids who are just starting to notice how a sentence changes with I, you, he, she, it, we, and they.

Instead of one long list of questions, the practice is split into four short sections, so the pace stays steady and a student is never staring at page after page of the same task.

Am, is, and are trip kids up because English does not follow one simple rule. The pronoun changes the verb, the subject changes the verb, and singular versus plural changes the verb again. Working through the same idea four different ways, fill in the blank, multiple choice, true or false, and a rewrite, gives a student several chances to notice the pattern instead of only one.

A teacher can hand this set to a whole class, or pull it out for a small group that still mixes up “he are” and “he is.” Either way, the questions stay short and the sentences stay simple, so the grammar rule is the only thing a student has to think about.

What students actually do

In part one, students fill in the blank with am, is, or are. Sentence 1 reads “I ___ happy to see you,” sentence 2 reads “My toys ___ in the box,” and sentence 4 reads “She ___ a nurse.”

Part two switches to multiple choice. Each question gives three answer bubbles to pick from, so a line like “My name ___ Sarah” offers is, am, and are as options.

Part three is true or false. Students read a full sentence, such as “The dogs is big” or “I is a student,” and decide whether the grammar is correct as written.

Part four asks for a rewrite. A sentence such as “My mom are nice” or “It are a big house” appears with the wrong verb, and the student writes a corrected version on the lines provided.

What is in the download

This set of verb to be worksheets includes four documents that print separately. The student worksheet runs 14 pages and carries all 90 questions across the four parts described above. A matching answer key is 18 pages, with the correct answer and a short explanation written under every question, for example “Answer: are, Explanation: Toys is plural.” A blank answer sheet gives students 8 pages of numbered lines and answer bubbles so they can record only their responses, which makes grading faster. A one page lesson plan lists the objectives, materials, a suggested 60 minute timeline, and a short procedure from introduction through review.

Every page uses the same clean layout, with the question at the top and space to write underneath, so students always know where to look.

How to use it

The four parts make it simple to spread the work across a week. Try fill in the blanks one day, multiple choice the next, then true or false and sentence correction as a wrap up. These verb to be worksheets work for a whole class lesson, a small group center, homeschool grammar time, or a sub day, since the lesson plan lays out timing and materials on its own.

Some teachers hand out the blank answer sheet alongside the worksheet so a student’s original page stays clean and reusable for the next class or for review at home.

The layout is plain and the text is dark, so the pages print fine in black and white on a regular classroom printer. You will not need color ink for any part of this set, including the answer key.

Because the sentences use everyday nouns and pronouns, students who are still building vocabulary can focus on the verb instead of guessing at the rest of the sentence. A pencil is really all that is needed beyond the pages themselves.

Everything comes as a PDF, ready to print. Look through the preview pages first so you can see exactly how each section is laid out before you buy.

If your students need more grammar practice beyond this set, browse the grammar category for more sentence work, or check the wider worksheets collection for other language printables. You can also look through ela resources for related reading and writing activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in this verb to be worksheets set?

The download has four parts. The student worksheet is 14 pages with 90 questions split into fill in the blank, multiple choice, true or false, and sentence correction. There is also an 18 page answer key with explanations, an 8 page blank answer sheet, and a one page lesson plan.

What grade level are these verb to be worksheets for?

This set is written for grades 1 through 3, elementary students who are learning the present tense forms am, is, and are. The sentences use simple, familiar vocabulary such as toys, pets, and family members, so younger readers can focus on the verb choice.

Can I print the pages in black and white?

Yes. The worksheet, answer key, answer sheet, and lesson plan are all designed in plain black text on a white background, so nothing depends on color ink. A standard classroom or home printer will produce clear, readable pages.

How should I use the lesson plan with the worksheets?

The one page lesson plan lists the objectives, materials, and a suggested 60 minute timeline that moves from a short introduction to guided flashcard practice, independent work on the worksheet, and a class review of common mistakes.