Quiz 1 – Answers

Part A.

Directions: Complete each sentence in the present tense. Remember how the verb “be” changes. (10 points)

1. He is a student. (be)
2. They are workers. (be)
3. There is a party at my house next weekend. (be)
4. John and Sue aren't married. (be – negative)
5. We are very happy about our new apartment. (be)
6. In the morning, I am very tired. (be)
7. You aren't at school right now. ( be – negative)
8. Is it cold today? (be)
9. Are they members of the website? (be)
10. He and I are both cousins. (be)

Part B.

Choose among this, that, these, or those to complete each sentence. Remember: close = x…y; far = x………………y (10 points)

1. This pencil needs to be sharpened. (close)
2. Are these apples ready to be picked (close)
3. Is that the building we go to? (far)
4. Those cars were in an accident. (far)
5. That office has a lot of windows. (far)
6. Is this bottle empty? (close)
7. Those boys broke the window. (far–in time)
8. This is a very good movie. (close–in time, maybe now)
9. Are those the best tools for the job? (far)
10. That makes me very angry. (far)

Part C.

Conjugate the verb “be” in the present tense. (8 points)

Be

Part D.

Write two sentences using the verb “be.” (2 points)