Auxiliary Verb To Be: Am, Is, Are

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1. We____ thirsty

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The correct answer is "are,´re". The word "we" is the subject of the sentence, and when referring to multiple people, the correct form of the verb "to be" is "are". The contraction "´re" is also used as a shortened form of "are" in informal speech. Therefore, both "are" and "´re" are correct choices to complete the sentence.

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This quiz focuses on the auxiliary verbs 'am', 'is', and 'are', assessing understanding of their correct usage with different pronouns. It enhances grammatical accuracy in English, vital for... see moreeffective communication. see less

2. She ____ hungry

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The correct answer is "is" or "´s" because both options indicate the present tense of the verb "to be" (is/are). In this sentence, "is" or "´s" is used to describe the subject "She" and convey that she is currently feeling hungry.

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3. You____ sick

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The correct answer is "are,´re". In this sentence, the word "you" is the subject, and when referring to the second person singular or plural, we use the verb "are" or its contraction "´re". Therefore, both "are" and "´re" are correct forms to complete the sentence.

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4. It____ white

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The correct answer is "is" because it is the correct form of the verb "to be" when used with the pronoun "it". "´s" is not a valid contraction for "it is" in this context.

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5. They____ cold

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The correct answer is "are" and "´re" because both forms are used to indicate the plural form of the verb "to be" in English. "Are" is the standard form used for most subjects, while "´re" is a contraction commonly used in informal speech or writing. Both forms can be used to describe a group of people or things that are experiencing the sensation of coldness.

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6. I ____ happy

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The correct answer is "am" or "´m" because both options are contractions of the verb "am" in the present tense. They are used to express the first-person singular form of the verb "to be" in a sentence. In this case, the missing word should be the correct form to complete the sentence "I ____ happy." Therefore, both "am" and "´m" are valid options to indicate that the subject "I" is currently experiencing happiness.

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7. He ____ sad

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The correct answer is "is". In this sentence, the subject "he" is being described as sad. The verb "is" is the correct form of the verb "to be" to use with the subject "he". The option "´s" is not a valid form of the verb "to be" and does not fit grammatically in this sentence.

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8. My mother Cecy and My sister____ in Quito

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The correct answer is "are". This is because the subject of the sentence is "My mother Cecy and My sister", which is a plural subject. Therefore, the correct verb form to use is "are". The option "´re" is incorrect as it is not a valid verb form in English.

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9. Pepe and Juan____ well

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The correct answer is "are, ´re." The word "are" is used to indicate the present tense of the verb "to be" when referring to multiple people or things. The word "´re" is a contraction of "are" and is used in informal speech or writing. In this sentence, "Pepe and Juan" is a plural subject, so the correct forms to use are "are" and "´re."

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10. My boyfriend and I____ in the schooll

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The correct answer is "are". This is because the subject of the sentence is "My boyfriend and I", which is a plural noun phrase. In English, plural noun phrases require the verb form "are" to agree with them. The option "´re" is not a valid verb form in English.

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We____ thirsty
She ____ hungry
You____ sick
It____ white
They____ cold
I ____ happy
He ____ sad
My mother Cecy and My sister____ in Quito
Pepe and Juan____ well
My boyfriend and I____ in the schooll
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