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Blue Level Quiz #1a – Making the verb “be” negative

Part A.

Directions: Make each sentence negative using the word “not.” Do not use the contraction. (10 points)

1. He __________ here today.

2. They __________ ready to leave yet.

3. It ____________ sunny outside.

4. We ___________ at work today.

5. I ___________ on the phone.

6. The students ___________ in the classroom.

7. My friend John ___________ in his car.

8. You __________ in line.

9. These shoes ____________ on sale.

10. Maria ___________ in the kitchen.

Part B.

Directions: Complete each sentence using the verb “be” in the negative. Please use a contraction. (10 points)

1.  Sarah __________ a good choice for that job.

2.  There ___________ any students in the classroom.

3. You ____________ at the party yet.

4. He ___________ happy with his new computer.

5.  I __________ hungry today.

6.  The employees ____________ on break.

7. The sun _____________ out today.

8.  There __________ a good movie on TV tonight.

9.  You and I __________ at work today.

10.  The dog __________ thirsty.

Part C.

Write the verb “be” in the negative form. (5 points)

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Plural
I
We
You
You
He
She
They
It

 

Write the verb “be” in the negative form. Contract the subject and the verb “be.” (5 points)

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Plural
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We
You
You
He
She
They
It

Write the verb “be” in the negative form. Contract the verb “be” and “not.” (5 points)

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We
You
You
He
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Total: 35 points

Your score: __________

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