Present Simple

Present simple: exercise 1 - verb to be

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Test 1

Complete the sentences with the present tense forms of the verb to be.

A: Where are we now?

B: You ............. just in front of our house.


A: Are you hungry?

B: Yes, I ............. a little bit hungry.


A: Is your sister at school?

B: No, she ............. at school.


A: Where are your parents?

B: My mum and dad ............. at work.


A: Is Peter your friend? And what about Bill?

B: Peter and Bill ............. my best friends.


A: I think these stories are very interesting.

B: Really? The stories ............. interesting at all.


A: How often are you ill?

B: Quite often. I ............. very healthy.


A: Are Susan and Marion good at sport?

B: Well, Susan ............. quite good at athletics, but Marion isn't.


A: Am I the best student in our class?

B: No, you ............. . I'm the best.


A: Where are you, Simon?

B: I'm afraid Simon ............. here. He is at the shop.

See the Answer Key on the next page.

Present simple: exercise 1 - verb to be

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English grammar exercises at e-grammar.org
Key with answers

Test 1

You are (you're)
just in front of our house.

Yes, I am (I'm) a little bit hungry.

No, she is not (isn't) at school.

My mum and dad are at work.

Peter and Bill are my best friends.

Really? The stories are not (aren't) interesting at all.

Quite often. I am not (I'm not) very healthy.

Well, Susan is quite good at athletics, but Marion isn't.

No, you are not (aren't). I'm the best.

I'm afraid Simon is not (isn't) here. He is at the shop.