Ex. 2: The Verb BE

Choose the most appropriate answer.

1. Aren't you hungry? – No, I      . (Correct)(Incorrect)

Aren't you hungry? – No, I am not. (Correct)

2. It is not ready yet. Please sit down and       patient. (Correct)(Incorrect)

It is not ready yet. Please sit down and be patient. (Correct)

3. The light in the kitchen      , so I thought that they were at home. (Correct)(Incorrect)

The light in the kitchen was on, so I thought that they were at home. (Correct)

4. She       a good job after she graduated from college, but she decided to start her own business. (Correct)(Incorrect)

She was offered a good job after she graduated from college, but she decided to start her own business. (Correct)

5. There were several rare books in his collection,      ? (Correct)(Incorrect)

There were several rare books in his collection, weren't there? (Correct)

6. She       disappointed when she learns about it. (Correct)(Incorrect)

She will be disappointed when she learns about it. (Correct)

7. He       very busy lately. (Correct)(Incorrect)

He has been very busy lately. (Correct)

8. English       in many countries. (Correct)(Incorrect)

English is spoken in many countries. (Correct)

9. You       feed the animals in the zoo. It is prohibited. (Correct)(Incorrect)

You are not to feed the animals in the zoo. It is prohibited. (Correct)

10. Sorry, he       here right now. I'll tell him that you called when he comes back. (Correct)(Incorrect)

Sorry, he isn't here right now. I'll tell him that you called when he comes back. (Correct)

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