Fourth Class English · C.3 · Verbs
Use is, are, was and were
Use is or are for now, and was or were for the past. Is and was go with one, are and were with more than one.
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Which verb completes the sentence? Hana and Eli ___ in the gym right now.
- are (right)
- was
- is
Which verb completes the sentence? The teachers ___ excited about the show today.
- are (right)
- was
- is
Which verb completes the sentence? My classmate ___ excited about the show today.
- is (right)
- are
- be
Tip: Use is or are for now, and was or were for the past. Is and was go with one, are and were with more than one.
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