When we are talking about a singular noun or pronoun, we use is.

If the noun or pronoun is plural, we use are. With the pronoun I, we use am. With the pronoun you, we use are.

Complete the following sentences using is, am or are.

1. It ………………………….. a lion.
2. These ……………………………. mangoes.
3. The monkeys ………………………….. gibbering.
4. The peacock …………………………….. dancing.
5. These …………………………….. turtles.
6. The children ……………………………… playing in the park.
7. The cows ………………………………… eating grass.
8. You …………………………….. a nice guy.
9. They ………………………….. our friends.
10. I ……………………………. a teacher.
11. Those ……………………………… ripe bananas.
12. These grapes ………………………….. sour.
13. I ……………………………… very fond of it.
14. The mango ………………………….. a tasty fruit.

Answers

1. It is a lion.
2. These are mangoes.
3. The monkeys are gibbering.
4. The peacock is dancing.
5. These are turtles.
6. The children are playing in the park.
7. The cows are eating grass.
8. You are a nice guy.
9. They are our friends.
10. I am a teacher.
11. Those are ripe bananas.
12. These grapes are sour.
13. I am fond of it.
14. The mango is a tasty fruit.