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Practice 4: Questions and Answers Using “to be” in the Present

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Instructions

Based on this lesson, change sentence into an interrogative sentence. Then give a short answer.

Type the whole sentence in the blank provided.

When you are finished, click “Answer.”

Note. Your answers will not be submitted. When you leave this page, they will be deleted.

Example 1

 Peter isn’t not a doctor.

  Question: Is Peter a doctor?

Short answer:  No, he isn't. 

Example 2

 My parents are from Mexico.

  Question: Are your parents from Mexico?

Short answer:  Yes, they are. 

1. My parents are in Dallas this week.

  Question:

Short answer:

Are your parents in Dallas this week?

Yes, they are.

2. Dallas is in Texas.

  Question:

Short answer:

Is Dallas in Texas?

Yes, it is.

3. This hotel is very expensive

Question:

Short answer:

Is this hotel very expensive?

Yes, it is.

4. German and Mandarin are difficult languages.

  Question:

Short answer:

Are German and Mandarin difficult languages?

Yes, they are.

5. We aren’t far from Phoenix, Arizona.

  Question:

Short answer:

Are you far from Phoenix, Arizona? (or: Are we far from Phoenix, Arizona?)

No, we aren’t.

6. These chocolates are $6.99.

  Question:

Short answer:

Are these chocolates $6.99?

Yes, they are.

How is it going? If you’re having difficulties, you can always review the lesson and try the practice again.

7. Dogs are intelligent animals.

  Question:

Short answer:

Are dogs intelligent animals?

Yes, they are.

8. French films are interesting.

  Question:

Short answer:

Are French films interesting?

Yes, they are.

9. John is into pop music.

  Question:

Short answer:

Is John into pop music?

Yes, he is.

10. It’s important to sleep well every night.

  Question:

Short answer:

Is it important to sleep well every night?

Yes, it is.

11. Taking the bus isn't expensive.

  Question:

Short answer:

Is taking the bus expensive?

No, it isn’t.

12. This is my grammar book.

  Question:

Short answer:

Is this your grammar book?

Yes, it is.

13. Those aren’t my students.

  Question:

Short answer:

Are those your students?

No, they aren’t.

14. It’s cold outside.

  Question:

Short answer:

Is it cold outside?

Yes, it is.

You’re almost there! Keep going.

15. We are in December.

  Question:

Short answer:

Are we in December?

Yes, we are.

16. It isn't hot today.

  Question:

Short answer:

Is it hot today?

No, it isn’t.

17. Ann and John aren’t in the office today.

  Question:

Short answer:

Are Ann and John in the office today?

No, they aren't.

18. English isn't difficult.

  Question:

Short answer:

Is English difficult?

No, it isn’t.

19. My car isn’t new.

  Question:

Short answer:

Is your car new?

No, it isn’t.

20. I’m not very hungry.

  Question:

Short answer:

Are you very hungry?

No, I’m not.

You’re all done. Congratulations on completing the whole practice!

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