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Interactive Grammar: The Verb Be quiz

Master am, is, and are in statements, negatives, questions, and short answers — the foundation of English grammar.

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Duration
~70 min
Questions
47
Level
Beginner

Overview

'Be' is the most important and irregular verb in English. Its forms are: am (I), is (he/she/it), are (you/we/they) in the present; was/were in the past. It is used as a main verb (She is a teacher), an auxiliary in continuous tenses (I am studying), and in the passive voice (It was built).

am / is / are

  • II am a student. / I am not tired.
  • he/she/itShe is a doctor. / It is cold.
  • we/you/theyThey are friends. / We are ready.
  • questionsIs she here? / Are you ready?

Contractions & negatives

  • I'm / you're / he's / she's / we're / they're
  • I'm not / she isn't / they aren't
  • Short answers: Yes, I am. / No, she isn't.
  • Subject + be + adjective / noun / place

Common Mistakes

  • ❌ She are my sister. → ✅ She is my sister.
  • ❌ I is tired. → ✅ I am tired.
  • ❌ Is you a student? → ✅ Are you a student?

When to use

Introductions

I am Maria. I am from Spain.

Describing location

The keys are on the table.

States & feelings

She is happy. It is cold today.

Questions

Is he a doctor? Are they ready?

Multiple Choice

Choose the correct form of 'be' (am / is / are)

Multiple Choice15 questionsA1 — Beginner~23 min
1I a student at this university.
2She a very talented musician.
3They on holiday this week.
4He from a small town in Ireland.
5We very excited about the trip.
6It cold outside — you need a coat.
7You absolutely right about that.
8 she your sister?
9 they ready to leave?
10My parents both doctors at the city hospital.
11The weather perfect for a walk today.
12I not tired at all.
13That a really interesting idea.
14The children playing in the garden.
15 you ready to start the lesson?
Progress0 of 15 answered

Fill in the Blanks

Complete each sentence with am, is, or are

Fill in the Blanks12 questionsA1 — Beginner~18 min
1I(am/is/are)a teacher at the local school.
2She(am/is/are)my best friend.
3They(am/is/are)very happy with the results.
4It(am/is/are)raining heavily outside.
5We(am/is/are)from Canada originally.
6He(am/is/are)not at work today — he is ill.
7(Am/Is/Are)you ready to start?
8The meeting(am/is/are)at nine o'clock tomorrow morning.
9My keys(am/is/are)on the kitchen table.
10This question(am/is/are)quite straightforward.
11You(am/is/are)absolutely right.
12The students(am/is/are)waiting outside the classroom.
Progress0 of 12 answered

Transform the Sentences

Make the sentence negative or turn it into a question as instructed

Transform10 questionsA1 — Beginner~15 min

1She is a doctor. → → Make negative

2They are tired. → → Make negative

3I am late. → → Make a question

4He is at school. → → Make a question

5She is not happy. → → Make positive

6I am busy right now. → → Make negative

7It is cold today. → → Make a question

8We are ready. → → Make a question

9They are not from here. → → Make positive

10You are very kind. → → Make negative

Progress0 of 10 answered

Fix the Errors

Correct the mistake with am, is, or are

Error Fix10 questionsA1 — Beginner~15 min

1She are my sister.

2I is tired after a long day.

3They is at the park right now.

4We is very excited about the news.

5He am from Brazil.

6Is you a student here?

7Am they ready to start?

8It are a beautiful morning.

9The students is waiting outside.

10My brother and sister is both doctors.

Progress0 of 10 answered

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this lesson on the Verb Be cover?

Master am, is, and are in statements, negatives, questions, and short answers — the foundation of English grammar.

Which CEFR level is this lesson designed for?

This lesson is designed for Beginner (A1) learners and forms part of the Verbs section on Grammartier.

What is the best approach for studying the Verb Be?

Start with the definition above, then work through the examples to see how the Verb Be behaves in context. Since this is a Beginner (A1) topic within verbs, focus on recognising the pattern in the examples first, then practise forming it correctly yourself — accuracy with the basic structure matters more than variety at this stage. Finish with the quiz below to check what's actually sticking.

How does the Verb Be relate to the rest of verbs?

The Verb Be is one of the Beginner–level topics grouped under Verbs on Grammartier. Understanding it well makes the related lessons in the same category easier to follow — use the related-lessons links on this page to keep building on it once you've completed this quiz.

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