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Verb “To Be” (Short Answers) Exercise

March 27, 2026 - A1pdf

Complete the 12 sentences below. Choose the best answer for each one.

Progress 0 of 12 answered
1A: Are you a student? B: Yes, ...............
Wrong!
Use "I am" in a positive short answer to "Are you...?"
2A: Is your brother at home? B: No, ...............
Wrong!
Use "he isn't" in a negative short answer for "your brother".
3A: Are they in the classroom now? B: Yes, ...............
Wrong!
Use "they are" in a positive short answer to "Are they...?"
4A: Is she your teacher? B: Yes, ...............
Wrong!
Use "she is" in a positive short answer to "Is she...?"
5A: Are we late for the bus? B: No, ...............
Wrong!
Use "we aren't" in a negative short answer to "Are we...?"
6A: Am I in the right room? B: Yes, ...............
Wrong!
Use "you are" in the answer because the speaker asks "Am I...?"
7A: Is it cold outside today? B: No, ...............
Wrong!
Use "it isn't" in a negative short answer to "Is it...?"
8A: Are your parents at work? B: Yes, ...............
Wrong!
Use "they are" in a positive short answer for "your parents".
9A: Is this your bag? B: No, ...............
Wrong!
Use "it isn't" in a negative short answer for "this".
10A: Are you and Tom friends? B: Yes, ...............
Wrong!
Use "we are" when the answer includes the speaker and Tom.
11A: Is the dog in the garden? B: Yes, ...............
Wrong!
Use "it is" in a positive short answer for "the dog".
12A: Are the books on the table? B: No, ...............
Wrong!
Use "they aren't" in a negative short answer for "the books".
Done.
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Answers

  1. A: Are you a student?
    B: Yes, I am
  2. A: Is your brother at home?
    B: No, he isn’t
  3. A: Are they in the classroom now?
    B: Yes, they are
  4. A: Is she your teacher?
    B: Yes, she is
  5. A: Are we late for the bus?
    B: No, we aren’t
  6. A: Am I in the right room?
    B: Yes, you are
  7. A: Is it cold outside today?
    B: No, it isn’t
  8. A: Are your parents at work?
    B: Yes, they are
  9. A: Is this your bag?
    B: No, it isn’t
  10. A: Are you and Tom friends?
    B: Yes, we are
  11. A: Is the dog in the garden?
    B: Yes, it is
  12. A: Are the books on the table?
    B: No, they aren’t
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