      Hello, young learners! This module is for you. Third Grade is the
stage where you will learn to read, write, and speak well. So let’s
develop these skills through this module. While staying at home, you
will have a lot of time to read and answer this module.
      You will answer this module at your own pace within a week. In
using this module, there are some things you need to follow:
      1. Read and follow all the instructions in each page of the
         module.
      2. Use the module according to how the activities are
         arranged and placed.
      3. Answer the module neatly.
      4. Enjoy learning!




     In this module you will learn to:
         • Use the be-verbs am, is, are, was and were in sentences
         • Express ideas clearly
         • Write simple sentences using be-verbs


  Directions: Complete the sentences using the correct
be- verb.

1. I ________ seven years old.
       A. am           B. is            C. was    D. were

2. Mother _________ in the room at this moment.
     A. are             B. is       C. was        D. were

3. My friends __________ here this morning.
     A. are             B. is        C. was       D. were

4. They ________ hoping to see you today.
      A. are           B. is        C. was        D. were

5. It ________ a hot summer day.
       A. are           B. is           C. was    D. were




                 Very Good! You’re done answering the
                                   pre-test.




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                           My Family
         We are five in our family. I am the only child. My
    dad is a doctor. My mom was a nurse before. She is a
    teacher now. My grandparents were in the province. But
    now, they are staying with us. We want to take care of
    them. I love my family.
        How do you show love to your family?
        Do the underlined words express action?
        What do you call these words?
        Can you tell which of them are used with singular
    subjects?
        How about those that are used with plural subjects?
        When do we use is, are, was, and were?



Study the chart below.
              Subject             Present Tense   Past Tense
                   I                   am            was
   (singular subject Pronoun)           is           was
             he, she, it
     (Singular Subject Noun)           is            was
ex. Ana, Rod, mother, dog, etc.
      (Singular Subject)you            are           were
          (Plural Subject)             are           were
  you, we, they, Dan and Roy
            The children




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       Be- Verbs (Am, Is, Are, Was, Were)
        Verbs show an action or state of being. Be- verbs
 indicate a state of being. They can be a linking verb or
 a helping verb. Linking verbs do not describe an action.
 They give information about the subject of the
 sentence. A helping verb helps the main verb in the
 sentence.
        Am, is, are, was, and were are be- verbs. The verb
 is is used with singular subject. The verb are is used with
 plural subject. Pronoun I is always used with am. You
 can be singular or plural and always used with are.
      Am, is, and are are used in the present tense. Was
 and were are their past tense form.
    Examples:
      1. I am in grade three now.
      2. I was in grade two last year.
      3. Allan is my classmate this year.
      4. Nikki and Paul are my friends.
      5. They were also my friend last year.




         You may now start answering the
             activities below. Goodluck!


Activity 1: Be Ready!
        Directions: Underline the correct be- verb in
  each sentence.
   1. She (am, is, are) a police officer.
   2. You (am, is, are) also a police officer.
   3. They (am, is, are) all frontliners.
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      4. Jaden (was, were) at the park when it rained.
      5. The boys (was, were) noisy in Mrs. Abad’s class.

   Activity 2: Be Busy
          Directions: Choose the correct be-verb from the box
     below to complete each sentence.

             am      is        are       was         were

      1. We ______ all going to the birthday party.
      2. I ______ happy to see all my friends there.
      3. Althea ______ not going.
      4. We _______ also present at Ana’s birthday party last
           year.
      5. Althea _______ not there last year.

   Activity 3: Be Happy in Writing
         A. Directions: Rearrange the words/phrases in each
number to make a meaningful sentence.
  1. The men/in the gym/are
     ___________________________________________________
  2. My father/smart/is
     ___________________________________________________
  3. I/ not/ allowed to go outside/am
     ___________________________________________________
  4. I/at the beach /last summer/was
     ___________________________________________________
  5. The girls/yesterday/in the mall/were
     ___________________________________________________


  Now, let’s check how well you
remember your lesson. Answer the
           activities below.


    Directions: Use the correct be-verb in the following
sentences. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
 1. They _______ so excited in the volleyball game.
           A.    am              C. is
           B.    are             D. was

 2. I _______ so happy to see you!

                                    A.    am                      C. is
                                    B.    are                     D. was




 3. Jona _______ a very talented girl.
      A.    am             C. is
      B.    are            D. was
 4. Roberto _______ jogging at the park.

                                    A.         am                     C. is
                                    B.         are                    D. was



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 5. We _______ afraid of the scary movie.
      A. am           C. was
      B. are          D. were
                  Original Illustration of Rachelle L. Jamison.
