Be – Present Tense Negative || Practice Exercise

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 ___________ any good movies on TV tonight.
9.  You and I __________ at work today.
10.  The dog _________thirsty.