Unit 4: The Verb Be

Choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence.

1. Sophie’s mother and Bryce’s father ________ siblings, so Sophie and Bryce
________ cousins.
A. is / are
B. is / is
C. are / are
D. are / is

2. Nicky’s parents ________ from Ukraine. ________ from Romania.

A. isn’t / They’re
B. aren’t / He’s
C. aren’t / They’re
D. not / They

3. ________ tired. Your eyes ________ closing.

A. You’re / are
B. You / are
C. Your / is
D. You’re / they’re

4. The flowers in this garden ________ beautiful. The smell of the roses
________ wonderful.
A. are / are
B. is / is
C. is / are
D. are / is

5. Where ________ your jacket, Henry? ________ cold out.

A. ’s / It’s
B. ’re / It’s
C. be / He’s
D. is / It

6. Beth and Suzy look like twins, but ________. Beth ________ two years older than Suzy.
A. they not / is
B. they aren’t / is
C. she isn’t / is
D. they aren’t / be
7. ________ you the waiter? ________ ready to order.
A. Is / We’re
B. Are / We’re
C. Is / We
D. Are / Are

Circle the correct word in parentheses to complete the sentences.

8. A: Where do you live?

B: I live ________ (in / at / on) Second Avenue ________ (in / at / on) New York.

9. A: Is your mother home yet?

B: No, she’s still ________ (in / at / on) the hospital. She’s ________ (in / at / on)
the sixth floor.

10. A: Where’s Sam? He’s not ________ (in / at / on) class today.
B: He’s ________ (in / at / on) home. He’s sick today.