Lesson 2

  

Practicing  the verb "be" negative

Exercise 1 Directions: Make each sentence negative using the word "not." Do not use the contraction.  1. JB __________ 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 Wellington ___________ in his car. 8. You __________ in line. 9. These shoes ____________ on sale. 10. Izinha ___________ in the kitchen. Exercise 2 Directions: Complete each sentence using the verb "be" in the negative. Please use a contraction.  1.  Sarah __________ a good choice for that job. 2.  There ___________ any students in the classroom. 3. You ____________ at the party yet. 4. Vicky ___________ happy with her 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.

Exercise 3 Write the verb "be" in the negative form. Singular Plural I We You You He She They It Write the verb "be" in the negative form. Contract the subject and the verb "be."  Singular Plural I We You You He She They It Write the verb "be" in the negative form. Use Isn't \ aren't  Singular Plural I We You You He She They It