B1 Test With Verb "To Be"

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1. My name _________ Nikita.

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The correct answer is "is" because it completes the sentence and agrees with the subject "My name." The verb "is" is used to show the state or identity of the subject, in this case, the name "Nikita."

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B1 Test With Verb "To Be" - Quiz

This B1 level English quiz focuses on the correct usage of the verb 'to be'. It assesses the ability to conjugate the verb appropriately in different contexts, enhancing... see morefundamental grammar skills crucial for language proficiency. see less

2. She ________ an English teacher.

Explanation

The correct answer is "is" because it agrees with the subject "She" in terms of number and person. In English grammar, the verb "to be" (is, am, are) is used to indicate the state of being or identity of the subject. In this case, "is" is the correct form of the verb to match the singular subject "She."

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3. My car _______ very expensive.

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The correct answer is "is" because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject "my car" requires the singular form of the verb "to be."

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4. A rabbit _______ a clever animal.

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The correct answer is "is" because the sentence is in the present tense and the subject "a rabbit" is singular. In English grammar, the verb "to be" (is, am, are) is used to link the subject with its complement, describing a quality or characteristic of the subject. In this case, "is" is used to describe the rabbit as a clever animal.

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5. My grandmother's name ________ Smith.

Explanation

The correct answer is "is" because the sentence is in the present tense and requires a verb that agrees with the subject "My grandmother's name." "Is" is the correct form of the verb "to be" for the third-person singular subject "name."

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6. Jennie's surname ______ Peter.

Explanation

The given question is asking for the correct word to complete the sentence "Jennie's surname ______ Peter." The correct answer is "is" because it is the appropriate verb to use in this context to link Jennie's surname with Peter.

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7. We ______from USA.

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The correct answer is "are" because the subject "we" is a plural pronoun, and the verb "are" is the correct form of the verb "to be" for plural subjects.

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8. They ________ Korean.

Explanation

The word "are" is the correct answer because it agrees with the subject "They," which is a plural pronoun. In English, the verb "to be" is conjugated as "are" for the pronoun "they." Therefore, the correct sentence would be "They are Korean."

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9. Tiger and lion ______ the cruel animals.

Explanation

The correct answer is "are" because it agrees with the subject "Tiger and lion" in number. "Are" is the plural form of the verb "to be" and is used when referring to multiple subjects. In this case, "Tiger and lion" are being described as cruel animals, so the plural form "are" is used.

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10. Complete the sentences by using verb "to be''. It ______cold today.

Explanation

The correct answer is "is" because the sentence is referring to the current state of the weather today, indicating that it is cold. The verb "to be" is used to describe a state or condition, which is why "is" is the appropriate verb to complete the sentence.

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11. This exercise ________ difficult.

Explanation

The correct answer is "is" because it agrees with the subject "exercise" in terms of number and person. In this sentence, "exercise" is a singular noun, so the verb "is" is the correct form to use.

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12. The kids _______ in the garden.

Explanation

The verb "are" is the correct answer because it agrees with the subject "kids" in terms of number and person. "Are" is the present tense form of the verb "to be" used with the pronoun "they" or when referring to plural nouns. In this sentence, "kids" is a plural noun, so "are" is the appropriate verb form to use.

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13. Those books _______ my brother's.

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The word "are" is the correct answer because it agrees with the plural subject "books." In this sentence, "are" is the correct form of the verb "to be" to match the plural noun "books."

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14. These photos _______ very nice.

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The given correct answer for this question is "are" because it agrees with the subject "these photos" which is plural. In English, the verb "to be" (in this case "are") is used to match the subject in number (singular or plural). Since "these photos" is plural, the correct verb form is "are".

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15. You and I _______ good friends.

Explanation

The correct answer is "are" because the sentence is expressing a state of being between "you" and "I" as friends. In this case, "are" is the correct form of the verb "to be" to match the subject pronouns "you" and "I".

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16. Alex _______ twenty-five years old.

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The correct answer is "is" because the sentence is in the present tense and "is" is the correct form of the verb "to be" for the third person singular subject "Alex."

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17. My students ______ very intelligent.

Explanation

The correct answer is "are" because the subject "students" is plural, so it requires a plural verb form.

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18. I ________ at home now.

Explanation

The correct answer is "am" because it is the correct form of the verb "to be" in the first person singular present tense. It is used to indicate that the subject (I) is currently in a state of being at home.

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19. Clara and Steve _________ married.

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The correct answer is "are" because the subject "Clara and Steve" is plural, indicating that they are both married.

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20. There _________ a pen on the desk.

Explanation

The correct answer is "is" because the sentence is in the present tense and refers to a singular subject, "a pen." In present tense, when the subject is singular, the verb "is" is used.

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My name _________ Nikita.
She ________ an English teacher.
My car _______ very expensive.
A rabbit _______ a clever animal.
My grandmother's name ________ Smith.
Jennie's surname ______ Peter.
We ______from USA.
They ________ Korean.
Tiger and lion ______ the cruel animals.
Complete the sentences by using verb "to be''. ...
This exercise ________ difficult.
The kids _______ in the garden.
Those books _______ my brother's.
These photos _______ very nice.
You and I _______ good friends.
Alex _______ twenty-five years old.
My students ______ very intelligent.
I ________ at home now.
Clara and Steve _________ married.
There _________ a pen on the desk.
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