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Verb to be (am, is, are) – Test 2

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This 30-question A1 grammar test practises the verb to be: am, is and are in positive sentences, short forms, negatives, questions and short answers. It suits beginner learners and teachers who want a quick printable check of this key structure. Test 2 in the series uses new contexts and focuses on typical beginner mistakes.

Questions
30
Time
25 min
PDF
4 pages
Answer key
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Part 1: Positive sentences and short forms

Choose the correct form of the verb to be.

  1. My name _____ Daniel.

  2. The keys _____ in my pocket.

  3. Mr Kim is our new teacher. _____ very kind.

  4. I _____ ready for the party.

  5. Ravi and I _____ good friends.

  6. Choose the correct sentence.

  7. Find the mistake: "My dog are very friendly."

  8. This coffee _____ hot. Be careful!

  9. Choose the correct sentence.

  10. Hello, I'm Aisha, and this _____ my brother, Omar.

Part 2: Negative sentences

Choose the correct negative form.

  1. I _____ a good cook, but I like cooking.

  2. This film _____ boring. It's really exciting!

  3. Find the mistake: "I don't hungry now."

  4. The bus _____ here yet. Let's wait.

  5. "We are not busy." Which sentence has the same meaning?

  6. My phone _____ new, but it works well.

  7. Choose the correct sentence.

  8. These apples _____ sweet. They're sour.

  9. Find the mistake: "She aren't my aunt."

  10. The door _____ locked, so you can go in.

Part 3: Questions and short answers

Choose the correct question, answer or word.

  1. _____ the bathroom upstairs?

  2. _____ Kofi and Lea in your English class?

  3. "Are you thirsty?" — "Yes, _____."

  4. "Is your teacher from Spain?" — "No, _____."

  5. Choose the correct question.

  6. Choose the correct question for this answer: "It's on Friday."

  7. "Where _____ my glasses?" — "They're on your head!"

  8. Put the words in the correct order: is / your / favourite / colour / what

  9. "Are these seats free?" Choose the correct answer.

  10. "How _____ you today?" — "I'm fine, thanks."

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This 30-question A1 grammar test practises the verb to be: am, is and are in positive sentences, short forms, negatives, questions and short answers. It suits beginner learners and teachers who want a quick printable check of this key structure. Test 2 in the series uses new contexts and focuses on typical beginner mistakes.

Topics covered

Verb to beam / is / areShort formsNegative sentencesYes/no questionsShort answersWh- questions

How to use this test

  1. Download the PDF and print it, or take the test online below.
  2. Answer every question without a dictionary or time pressure.
  3. Check your answers and note the topics you need to review.

Notes for teachers

Use this test after introducing am, is and are, or as a review for the first test in the series. It targets common A1 errors: 'I have 25 years', 'amn't', 'I don't hungry', 'Yes, I'm' and wrong word order in questions. After marking, ask students to write five true sentences and five questions about their classmates using the verb to be.