The Present Of Be: Statements
This quiz focuses on the usage of the verb 'be' in various contexts, testing the ability to correctly form affirmative and negative statements. It emphasizes practical application and understanding, essential for mastering English grammar.
Questions and Answers
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Complete the sentences. Use the affirmative or negative form of be. Use contractions when possible. Teresa and Cristina _______________ sisters. They're cousins.
Explanation
The sentence states that Teresa and Cristina are not sisters, but instead they are cousins. The correct answer "aren't" is the contraction of "are not" and it accurately reflects the negative form of the verb "be" in this context.Rate this question:
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Complete the sentences. Use the affirmative or negative form of be. Use contractions when possible. Mr. Sala isn't an English teacher. He _______________ a Spanish teacher.
Explanation
The correct answer is "is". This is because the sentence is stating that Mr. Sala is a Spanish teacher, not an English teacher. The contraction of "is" is "'s".Rate this question:
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Complete the sentences. Use the affirmative or negative form of be. Use contractions when possible. We aren't here on vacation. We _____________ here on business.
Explanation
The correct answer is 're. This is the contraction of "are" which is used to complete the sentence in the affirmative form. It shows that the speaker and possibly others are not on vacation but are instead there for business purposes.Rate this question:
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Complete the sentences. Use the affirmative or negative form of be. Use contractions when possible. I _______________ from Washington State. I'm from Washington, D.C.
Explanation
The correct answer is 'm not. This contraction is short for "am not" and is used to negate the statement "I am from Washington State." The speaker is clarifying that they are not from Washington State, but rather from Washington, D.C.Rate this question:
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Complete the sentences. Use the affirmative or negative form of be. Use contractions when possible. Nadine _______________ here today. She's home with her grandmother.
Explanation
The correct answer is "isn't,'s not." This is because the sentence states that Nadine is not here today and that she is at home with her grandmother. "Isn't" is the contraction for "is not," which shows that Nadine is not present. "'s" is the contraction for "is," which indicates that she is at home.Rate this question:
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Complete the sentences. Use the affirmative or negative form of be. Use contractions when possible. You _______________ in this class.You're in English 3. Please go to room 15.
Explanation
The correct answer is "aren't, 're not". This is because the sentence is in the negative form, indicating that the person is not in the class. The contraction "aren't" is used for the subject "you" and "are not" is contracted to "'re not" for the subject "you".Rate this question:
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Complete the sentences. Use the affirmative or negative form of be. Use contractions when possible. Tempura _______________ a North American dish. It's an Asian dish.
Explanation
The correct answer is "isn't,'s not". The sentence states that tempura is not a North American dish, but rather an Asian dish. The contraction "isn't" is used to indicate the negative form of "be" for the first part of the sentence. The contraction "'s not" is used to indicate the negative form of "be" for the second part of the sentence.Rate this question:
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Complete the sentences. Use the affirmative or negative form of be. Use contractions when possible. We aren't here on business. We ____________ here on vacation.
Explanation
The correct answer is 're. This is because the sentence is in the negative form and the subject is "we," which requires the contraction of "are" to "'re."Rate this question:
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Complete the sentences. Use the affirmative or negative form of be. Use contractions when possible. I ____________ a teacher. I'm a reporter.
Explanation
The given correct answer is "'m not". This is because the sentence states that the person is not a teacher but rather a reporter. The contraction "'m" is short for "am" and is used to indicate the first person singular form of the verb "to be" in the present tense. Therefore, the correct answer is "'m not" to express the negative form of "I am".Rate this question:
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Complete the sentences. Use the affirmative or negative form of be. Use contractions when possible. Nestor _____________ in class today. He's sick.
Explanation
The correct answer is "isn't,'s not". This is because the sentence states that Nestor is sick, which means he is not in class today. "Isn't" is the contraction for "is not" and "isn't" is used to indicate the negative form of "be" in the sentence. Similarly, "'s not" is the contraction for "is not" and can also be used to indicate the negative form of "be" in the sentence.Rate this question:
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Complete the sentences. Use the affirmative or negative form of be. Use contractions when possible. You ____________ Ms. Church's student. You're in Mr. Torres's class.
Explanation
The correct answer is "aren't,'re not." This is because the sentence is talking about being Ms. Church's student and being in Mr. Torres's class. The contraction "aren't" is used to show the negative form of "are" and "you're not" is used to show the negative form of "you are."Rate this question:
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Complete the sentences. Use the affirmative or negative form of be. Use contractions when possible. Ms. Church isn't a student. She ____________ a teacher.
Explanation
The correct answer is 's. This is the contraction of "is" which is used to indicate that Ms. Church is a teacher.Rate this question:
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