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)

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

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

Total: 35 points

Your score: __________ 

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