How many times does the verb "to be" appear in the sentence: "The sky is blue and the river is wide."

Step-by-step solution

1. 1. Identify the verb phrase "is" as a form of "to be".
2. 2. Count each occurrence: "The sky is blue" contains one "is", and "the river is wide" contains another.
3. 3. Total number of "to be" verbs is 2.

Concept tested: Verb counting

Published 16 October 2026 · How this solution was prepared and checked