Verbs: Split Verbs

Application 6

In this Application . . . . Turn each of these sentences into a question and then into a negative statement. When using a contraction, contract the not. Example: The hospital could be in trouble. Qu: Could the hospital be in trouble? Neg: The hospital couldn't be in trouble. 1. The nurses have been off duty for six hours. Qu: Neg:      2. The hospital will incur the risk of lawsuits. Qu: Neg:      3. In that case, the mayor could intervene. Qu: Neg:      4. He should be meeting with his legal advisors now. Qu: Neg:      5. The union is waiting for news of the meeting. Qu: Neg:

CONTENTS MAIN PAGE 2.1 Your Writing 2.2 Doing and Being Verbs 2.3 Single-Word Verbs and Verb Strings 2.4 Split Verbs 2.5 Time (Tense) 2.6 A Verb's Four Forms 2.7 Irregular Verbs 2.8 Non-Verb Forms 2.9 Combining Sentences 2.10 Review & Practice 2.11 Fun With Grammar 2.12 Return to Your Writing 2.13 Mastery Test on Verbs