Verbs: Split Verbs

Application 7

Instructions Rewrite each sentence below, replacing each single-word verb below with a verb string starting with do, does, or did. Turn each sentence into a question and then into a negative statement. Example: Lindy needs cash for Kai's birthday. Verb-String version: Lindy does need cash for Kai's birthday. Qu: does Lindy need cash for Kai's birthday? Neg: Lindy does not need cash for Kai's birthday. 1. Your check comes today. Verb-String version: Qu: Neg:      2. We get a bonus every six months. Verb-String version: Qu: Neg:      3. We waited for two weeks between checks last month. Verb-String version: Qu: Neg:      4. The business office operates more efficiently this year. Verb-String version: Qu: Neg:      5. You know about the change in the timesheet policy. Verb-String version: 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