Grade 5 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? Jonah and Ana ___ in the gym right now.
- are (right)
- was
- were
- be
Which verb completes the sentence? The players ___ excited about the show today.
- are (right)
- was
- be
- were
Which verb completes the sentence? The farmer ___ excited about the show today.
- is (right)
- were
- 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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