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Yes or no questions with the verb to be

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  1. Verb to be in all forms
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1. Fill in the blanks by answering the questions (e.g., "Yes, she is.")

1.
  1. A: Am I late for class?
  2. B: No,
2.
  1. A: Are we going to the park today?
  2. B: Yes,
3.
  1. A: Is it my turn?
  2. B: Yes,
4.
  1. A: Are you ready for the test?
  2. B: No,
5.
  1. A: Is he your boyfriend?
  2. B: No,
6.
  1. A: Is she your girlfriend?
  2. B: Yes,
7.
  1. A: Is she coming to the party?
  2. B: Yes,
8.
  1. A: Are you leaving now?
  2. B: No,
9.
  1. A: Are they from France?
  2. B: No,
10.
  1. A: Is your father a doctor?
  2. B: No,

2. Turn the statements into questions

1.
  1. S: They are still here.
  2. Q:
2.
  1. S: He is tired.
  2. Q:
3.
  1. S: She is playing outside.
  2. Q:
4.
  1. S: He is in the office.
  2. Q:
5.
  1. S: It is your dog.
  2. Q:
6.
  1. S: It is cold oustide.
  2. Q:
7.
  1. S: You are angry at me.
  2. Q:
8.
  1. S: We are going to file a complaint against him.
  2. Q:
9.
  1. S: They are our ennemies.
  2. Q:
10.
  1. S: I am ready.
  2. Q:

3. Write the negative forms of the answers to the yes/no questions

Questions Positive answers Negative answers
Is your favourite colour blue? Yes, it is.
Are these your keys? Yes, they are.
Is this the right address? Yes, it is.
Are we late for the movie? Yes, we are.
Is he the boss? Yes, he is.
Is that woman your mother? Yes, she is.
Is your birthday in December? Yes, it is.
Are you interested in science? Yes, I am.
Is your mother a teacher? Yes, she is.
Are you married? Yes, I am.

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