Verb “to be” (am / is / are) – A1 Grammar Test
This A1 grammar test helps you practice the verb “to be” in the present simple tense.
Choose the correct answer.
RESULTS
#1. I ___ a student.
#2. She ___ from Spain.
#3. They ___ my friends.
#4. We ___ ready.
#5. He ___ at home.
#6. It ___ cold today.
#7. You ___ very kind.
#8. My name ___ John.
#9. The books ___ on the table.
#10. I ___ happy today.
✅ A1 Grammar Test – Verb “to be”
Answer Key with Detailed Explanations
1. I ___ a student.
Correct answer: b) am
Explanation:
The subject “I” is always followed by “am” in the present simple form of to be.
“I is” and “I are” are never correct.
Example:
I am a teacher.
I am tired.
2. She ___ from Spain.
Correct answer: b) is
Explanation:
The subject “she” is a third-person singular pronoun.
With he / she / it, we always use “is”.
Example:
She is happy.
She is at home.
3. They ___ my friends.
Correct answer: c) are
Explanation:
“They” is a plural subject.
Plural subjects (you / we / they) use “are”.
Example:
They are students.
They are late.
4. We ___ ready.
Correct answer: c) are
Explanation:
“We” is a plural subject, so it must be followed by “are”.
Example:
We are here.
We are excited.
5. He ___ at home.
Correct answer: b) is
Explanation:
“He” is third-person singular.
With he, the correct form of to be is “is”.
Example:
He is my brother.
He is busy.
6. It ___ cold today.
Correct answer: a) is
Explanation:
“It” is used for weather, time, and things.
With “it”, we always use “is”.
Example:
It is raining.
It is sunny.
7. You ___ very kind.
Correct answer: c) are
Explanation:
“You” always uses “are”, both for singular and plural meaning.
Example:
You are welcome.
You are my friend.
8. My name ___ John.
Correct answer: c) is
Explanation:
The subject “my name” is singular, so we use “is”.
Example:
My name is Anna.
His name is Tom.
9. The books ___ on the table.
Correct answer: c) are
Explanation:
“The books” is a plural noun.
Plural nouns use “are”.
Example:
The keys are here.
The chairs are new.
10. I ___ happy today.
Correct answer: b) am
Explanation:
Again, the subject “I” must be followed by “am”.
Example:
I am fine.
I am excited today.
🧠 A1 Grammar Rule Summary
I → am
He / She / It → is
You / We / They → are
