B1 Test With Verb "To Be"
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My name _________ Nikita.
About This 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 fundamental grammar skills crucial for language proficiency.
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My car _______ very expensive.
Explanation
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."Rate this question:
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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."Rate this question:
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A rabbit _______ a clever animal.
Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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We ______from USA.
Explanation
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.Rate this question:
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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."Rate this question:
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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.Rate this question:
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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."Rate this question:
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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.Rate this question:
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Those books _______ my brother's.
Explanation
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."Rate this question:
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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.Rate this question:
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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.Rate this question:
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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.Rate this question:
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These photos _______ very nice.
Explanation
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".Rate this question:
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Alex _______ twenty-five years old.
Explanation
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."Rate this question:
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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".Rate this question:
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My students ______ very intelligent.
Explanation
The correct answer is "are" because the subject "students" is plural, so it requires a plural verb form.Rate this question:
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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.Rate this question:
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Clara and Steve _________ married.
Explanation
The correct answer is "are" because the subject "Clara and Steve" is plural, indicating that they are both married.Rate this question:
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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.Rate this question:
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