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Class 3 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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  1. Which verb completes the sentence? The teacher ___ in the gym right now.

    • is (right)
    • was
    • are
  2. Which verb completes the sentence? Mei and Maya ___ in the gym right now.

    • are (right)
    • was
    • be
  3. Which verb completes the sentence? The baker ___ ready for the trip today.

    • are
    • was
    • is (right)

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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