Exercise 1: Affirmative Sentences (Am, Is, Are)
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb to be.
- I __________ a student.
- You __________ very kind.
- He __________ my best friend.
- She __________ a talented singer.
- It __________ a sunny day.
- We __________ excited about the trip.
- They __________ from Spain.
- My cat __________ black and white.
- My parents __________ at home.
- The book __________ on the table.
Exercise 2: Negative Sentences (Am not, Is not, Are not)
Complete the sentences using the negative form. You can use contractions like isn’t or aren’t.
- I __________ (not) hungry right now.
- He __________ (not) a doctor; he is a teacher.
- They __________ (not) in the classroom.
- It __________ (not) very cold today.
- We __________ (not) ready to leave yet.
- She __________ (not) my sister.
- You __________ (not) late for the meeting.
- These apples __________ (not) sweet.
- My phone __________ (not) in my bag.
- London __________ (not) the capital of France.
Exercise 3: Interrogative Sentences (Questions)
Change the word order to create questions. Remember: the verb to be comes first!
- __________ you tired?
- __________ he your brother?
- __________ they happy with the news?
- __________ it time for lunch?
- Where __________ we?
- __________ she at the library?
- __________ I in the right room?
- __________ your friends at the park?
- __________ the water hot?
- Why __________ you angry?
Exercise 4: Mixed Practice (Fill in the gaps)
Read the short sentences and decide if they need an affirmative, negative, or question form.
- ( + ) I __________ 25 years old.
- ( – ) They __________ tired after the game.
- ( ? ) __________ she your English teacher?
- ( + ) We __________ very hungry.
- ( – ) This coffee __________ hot; it’s cold!
- ( ? ) __________ it your birthday today?
- ( + ) You __________ a great cook.
- ( – ) My keys __________ in my pocket.
- ( ? ) __________ the windows open?
- ( + ) My name __________ Alex.
Answer Key
| Exercise 1 | Exercise 2 | Exercise 3 | Exercise 4 |
| 1. am | 1. am not | 1. Are | 1. am |
| 2. are | 2. isn’t / is not | 2. Is | 2. aren’t / are not |
| 3. is | 3. aren’t / are not | 3. Are | 3. Is |
| 4. is | 4. isn’t / is not | 4. Is | 4. are |
| 5. is | 5. aren’t / are not | 5. are | 5. isn’t / is not |
| 6. are | 6. isn’t / is not | 6. Is | 6. Is |
| 7. are | 7. aren’t / are not | 7. Am | 7. are |
| 8. is | 8. aren’t / are not | 8. Are | 8. aren’t / are not |
| 9. are | 9. isn’t / is not | 9. Is | 9. Are |
| 10. is | 10. isn’t / is not | 10. are | 10. is |

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