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Understanding 'To Be' Verbs

A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and correctly using 'to be' verbs in sentences.

Grade 5 ELA GrammarGrammar and MechanicsParts of SpeechTo Be Verb
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Fill in the BlanksMultiple ChoiceTrue / FalseShort AnswerLong Answer

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.1.B

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ELAGrammarTo Be VerbGrade 5
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Understanding 'To Be' Verbs

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Read each section carefully and follow the instructions for each question. This worksheet will help you practice identifying and using 'to be' verbs correctly.

Fill in the blank with the correct 'to be' verb (am, is, are, was, were).

1. The sun   shining brightly today.

2. We   going to the park tomorrow.

3. I   very happy to see you.

4. They   playing soccer an hour ago.

5. My cat   sleeping on the couch right now.

Choose the correct 'to be' verb to complete each sentence.

6. Sarah and Tom   best friends.

a

is

b

am

c

are

d

was

7. Yesterday, it   a very rainy day.

a

is

b

was

c

were

d

am

Read each sentence. Determine if the 'to be' verb is used correctly. Mark True or False.

8. The birds was singing in the trees.

T

True

F

False

9. I am reading a very interesting book.

T

True

F

False

Rewrite each sentence, correcting the 'to be' verb if necessary.

10. My friends is coming over later.

11. The dog were barking at the mailman.

Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) about your favorite hobby. Underline all the 'to be' verbs you use.