In the exercise, you need to fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb "to be" (am, is, or are) based on the context provided by the sentences. Here's the completed text with explanations for each choice:
A) I'm in the park. I can see some children. They are playing volleyball.
- "They" is a plural subject, so we use "are."
There's my friend Greg! He is reading a book.
- "He" is a singular subject, so we use "is."
The girl is eating a sandwich.
- "The girl" is a singular subject, so we use "is."
The boy and the dog are playing with a ball.
- "The boy and the dog" is a plural subject, so we use "are."
They can't see me because I am sitting in a tree.
- "I" is the first person singular, so we use "am."
What are you doing?
- "You" can be singular or plural, but in either case, we use "are."
Are you listening to me?
B) Look! The children are jumping.
- "The children" is a plural subject, so we use "are."
The cat is sleeping now.
- "The cat" is a singular subject, so we use "is."
My friend and I are not dancing now.
- "My friend and I" is a plural subject, so we use "are."
Dave is reading now.
- "Dave" is a singular subject, so we use "is."
Look! I am swimming.
- "I" is the first person singular, so we use "am."
In summary, choosing the correct form of "to be" depends on the subject of the sentence. For singular third-person subjects like "he," "she," or "it," use "is." For plural subjects like "they" or multiple people/things, use "are." For the first person singular "I," the correct form is "am." For "you," regardless of whether it is singular or plural, use "are."