Is, Am, Are in Action: Helping Verbs for Class 2

This Grade 2 worksheet builds strong grammar foundations with the helping verbs *is, am, are*. Through fun and interactive exercises like multiple-choice questions, fill in the blanks, match the following, underlining, and paragraph writing, children learn how to choose the right helping verb for different subjects. Each task is scaffolded to gradually strengthen their confidence — starting from recognition, moving to application, and finally, creation.

Why Helping Verbs Matter in Grammar?

Helping verbs support the main verb in a sentence and make meaning clear. For Class 2 learners, *is, am, are* are the most important helping verbs because:
1. They are used in everyday sentences with actions and descriptions.  
2. They change according to the subject (I → am, He/She/It → is, We/They/You → are).  
3. They help children form correct present tense sentences.  
4. They build accuracy in speaking and writing English.

What’s Inside This Worksheet?

🧠 Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions  
Students choose the correct helping verb to complete simple sentences. Example: “He ___ running fast.” → “He *is* running fast.”

✏️ Exercise 2 – Fill in the Blanks  
Learners fill in missing helping verbs to complete short statements. Example: “I ___ six years old.” → “I *am* six years old.”

📋 Exercise 3 – Match the Following  
Students match subjects with the right helping verb to form correct sentences.

📝 Exercise 4 – Underline the Words  
Learners underline the correct helping verb in a given pair. Example: “She (is/are) my best friend.” → underline *is*.

🎨 Exercise 5 – Paragraph Writing  
Children write a short paragraph about a picture using *is, am, are* to describe actions and things.

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions  
1. He ___ running fast. → is  
2. I ___ very happy today. → am  
3. They ___ going to school. → are  
4. She ___ eating an apple. → is  
5. We ___ friends since class one. → are  
6. It ___ raining outside. → is  
7. You ___ my best friend. → are  
8. I ___ ready for the test. → am  
9. The cats ___ playing with yarn. → are  
10. She ___ my teacher. → is

Exercise 2 – Fill in the Blanks  
1. The cat ___ on the wall. → is  
2. She ___ my friend. → is  
3. They ___ happy. → are  
4. The dog ___ big. → is  
5. We ___ in class. → are  
6. I ___ six years old. → am  
7. Mom ___ at home. → is  
8. The cats ___ small. → are  
9. I ___ in class two. → am  
10. I ___ drawing a picture. → am

Exercise 3 – Match the Following  
He ___ eating lunch. → is  
I ___ singing a song. → am  
They ___ riding bikes. → are  
She ___ reading now. → is  
We ___ going to market. → are  
It ___ very cold today. → is  
You ___ playing football. → are  
The girls ___ dancing. → are  
She ___ drinking milk. → is  
I ___ writing neatly. → am

Exercise 4 – Underline the Words  
1. She (is/are) my best friend. → is  
2. They (is/are) in the park. → are  
3. I (am/is) feeling fine. → am  
4. He (am/is) a good boy. → is  
5. We (are/is) learning well. → are  
6. It (is/are) very sunny. → is  
7. You (are/is) very tall. → are  
8. The cats (is/are) hungry. → are  
9. She (is/am) dancing happily. → is  
10. I (am/are) ready for lunch. → am

Exercise 5 – Paragraph Writing  
Sample Answer:  
“There are four children in the park. They are playing near the trees. One boy is running. Another boy is standing with a cycle. A girl is wearing a red cap. I am happy to see them enjoying.”  
(Answers may vary)

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