
The usage of ‘is am are’ is an important grammatical concept once children begin forming sentences. For a detailed lesson and Pack 1 of ‘is am are sentences’, click here.
This ‘is am are sentences’ Pack will help practice these linking verbs.
Is: We use ‘is’ when referring to someone or something (in the singular). Simply put, we use ‘is’ when referring to one.
For example:
Tom is hungry.
He is cute.
She is tired.
am: Use ‘am’ when referring to yourself.
For example:
I am sad.
I am a man.
I am unhappy.
are: Use ‘are’ when referring to someone or something (in the plural). Simply put, we use ‘are’ when referring to more than one.
For example:
The men are snoring loudly.
They are playing cricket.
Our kids are leaving.
We are going for the show.
Nisha and Tisha are skating.
We use ‘are’ with ‘you.’
You are not going home.
We use ‘is’ with ‘it.’
It is a long break from work.
Let’s briefly discuss the 5 worksheets in this pack.
In the first worksheet, complete the ‘is am are sentences’ by adding is, am or are in the blanks. There is a picture for each sentence. Match the sentence to the picture.
The second worksheet has negative sentences or sentences which contain ‘no’ or ‘not’ etc.
The third worksheet is a question or interrogative sentence worksheet.
e.g. Am I late?
Is your father at word?
Is it raining outside?
Are you ready for the party?
Where is your book?
What is your phone number?
How are you doing?
How old is Tina?
Why are you not coming?
The above worksheet is a simple positive sentence worksheet. Complete the sentences and match them to the correct picture.
Complete the simple is am are sentences.