Is, Am, Are Worksheets
All About These 15 Worksheets
The little verbs is, am, and are may look simple, but they’re some of the most important words in English. These worksheets help learners master subject-verb agreement using the “to be” verbs in clear and practical ways. From fill-in-the-blank drills to sentence rewrites, each page gives kids hands-on practice with the rules. The collection is designed to make grammar straightforward, engaging, and confidence-boosting.
What makes this set especially effective is the variety of activities. Some worksheets focus on editing and proofreading, while others let students write their own sentences. There are quick, visual tasks like circling the right choice, as well as deeper challenges like rewriting whole sentences. This mix helps every type of learner-whether they thrive on repetition, creativity, or problem-solving.
By working through these pages, students move beyond memorizing grammar rules. They practice using is, am, and are naturally in their own writing, which makes their sentences clearer and more polished. With plenty of opportunities to edit, create, and check their work, learners build lasting confidence in one of the most essential parts of English grammar.
Have a Look Inside Each Worksheet
Sentence Fill-in
Students complete sentences by filling in the blanks with is, am, or are. The activity reinforces subject-verb agreement. It’s a quick, interactive way to build fluency. Learners practice choosing the correct verb form naturally.
Subject Switch-Up
This worksheet asks kids to rewrite sentences with different subjects, adjusting the verb accordingly. It helps them see how subject changes affect verb choice. The task makes grammar rules feel practical. Students gain flexibility with sentence construction.
Subject-Verb Evaluation
Here learners read full sentences and check whether the subject-verb agreement is correct. If it’s wrong, they fix it. The activity builds editing and proofreading skills. It’s like becoming a grammar quality checker.
Check The Correct Verb
Students select the right verb form to complete each sentence. Multiple-choice style makes it simple and clear. The exercise reinforces recognition of the correct option quickly. It strengthens decision-making in grammar.
Rewriting Challenge
This worksheet encourages students to rewrite sentences correctly using is, am, or are. The activity mixes editing with creativity. It shows how grammar choices affect clarity. Kids build confidence in fixing mistakes.
Verbs in Action
Students practice spotting verbs in sentences and deciding if is, am, or are is needed. The activity highlights verbs’ role in sentence meaning. It encourages careful reading. Learners develop sharper grammar awareness.
Mastery of Subject-Verb Agreement
This worksheet combines drills and practice to solidify subject-verb agreement. Students complete a variety of tasks, from fill-ins to rewrites. It challenges them with trickier subjects. By the end, their mastery feels complete.
Practicing With Verbs
Learners work on simple sentences to practice verb use consistently. The activity is repetitive but effective for reinforcement. It keeps focus on everyday subjects and verbs. This repetition helps the rule stick.
Complete The Sentences
Kids finish sentences with the correct verb form. The prompts encourage both grammar accuracy and imagination. It’s part grammar practice, part creative writing. Learners practice using rules in context.
Grammar Verifier
This worksheet turns students into grammar detectives. They review sentences and decide if the verb use is correct. If not, they fix it. It builds confidence in spotting and correcting mistakes.
Mark Your Choice
Students circle or highlight the correct verb in each sentence. The activity is quick and visual. It’s great for warm-ups or review. Learners strengthen speed and accuracy.
Sentence Checker
Here learners carefully check given sentences for proper verb use. It feels like a proofreading challenge. The activity strengthens attention to detail. It’s perfect for sharpening editing skills.
To Be Makeover
Students revise sentences by improving verb use with is, am, or are. The activity highlights how small changes improve clarity. It combines rewriting with grammar review. It makes students better editors of their own writing.
The Duality of Is, Am, Are
This worksheet explores how these verbs can be used in different contexts. Students practice contrasting uses across sentences. It deepens understanding of “to be” forms. Learners see versatility in everyday grammar.
Creative Combinations
Students create their own sentences using is, am, or are. The activity encourages both grammar accuracy and creativity. It’s open-ended, giving kids freedom while practicing. This builds confidence in real writing situations.
Using the Words “Is, Am, and Are”
We all are familiar with the basic parts of speech, subject, verb, and object. The subject is the actor, the verb is the action or the doing word, and the object is the person or thing affected by the subject’s action.
There are three types of verbs that we commonly discuss in the English language, action verbs, linking verbs, and helping verbs. Action verbs describe an action, e.g., jumped, arranged, spoke, etc. Helping verbs are used with another verb to express a mood or question, e.g., had, can, would, etc.
Linking verbs connect the subject and the adjective or its complement. Even though you can find many action words in the English language, there is only a handful of linking verbs. The most common true linking words are the following: is, am, are, was, were, has been, be, and seem.
The verbs is, am, and are are used in many English sentences, but where to use them correctly is often challenging and tricky. Since these are linking verbs, we must look at the noun acting. Examples of sentences having these linking verbs are:
Is
- Mabel is playing the piano
- He is sitting at his desk
- Jack is still angry with his mom
- The cat is eating her food quickly.
Am
- I am able to swim for an hour
- I am the owner of this house
- I am very bored
- I am doing this thing for my own good.
Are
- The dog and the cat are playing together
- Both the countries are surrounded by mountains
- These boys are used to doing hard work
- Where are you going?
The Use of “Is”
When the noun or the subject is in its singular form, then we use “is.” Example: “The dog is running.” However, there are instances when the subject seems plural, but still, we use “is” in front of it. You can determine whether the subject ends in -body or -one, and if it does, use “is.” For example: “Everyone is ready to leave the party.”
Other conditions when we can use “is” are the use of “either,” “or,” “neither,” and “nor” in a sentence, or if the subject is a collective noun or non-countable. Take a look at the following examples:
- Either Cinderella or Tangled is her favorite movie
- The class is learning about pronouns
- Milk is very important for your health.
The Use of “Am”
The use of “am” is only possible when it is used with “I.” It means that “am” is only used to refer to oneself. “Am” used with a verb in its present tense indicates that the action is ongoing and changes the tense to present continuous form.
“Am” can be used in simple sentences:
- I am going to run
- I am making pizza
- I am sleeping.
It can also be used to form questions:
- Am I doing this right?
- Am I going to see you again?
- Am I getting a burger with fries?
- “Am” is also used in negative sentences:
- I am not listening to you
- I am not going to the bookstore
- I am not eating my lunch.
The Use of “Are”
The most common concept is to use “are” with plural subjects. For example: “The dogs are running.” However, other conditions ask us to use “are” in our sentences. For example, when the pronouns are plural indefinite and used to describe an unknown quantity of nouns, we use “are”:
- Some of them are going to the wedding.
- All the houses are getting a renovation.
- Some of the sheep are getting their wool trimmed.
“Are” is also used with compound subjects, or the words “number” and “pair”:
- Nancy and Jewel are going to the park
- Germany and Belgium are neighboring countries
- A pair of birds were shot down by hunters last week.