Verbs: Split Verbs

Application 8

Instructions Turn each of these sentences into a question and then into a negative statement. Complete both lines before checking your answer against the correct version. Example: That was a great picnic yesterday. Qu: Was that a great picnic yesterday? Neg: That wasn't a great picnic yesterday. 1. The cookout and the party were very successful. Qu: Neg:      2. Mom was ecstatic about them. Qu: Neg:      3. There is enough pie left for tomorrow. Qu: Neg:      4. I am hungry right now. Qu: Neg:      5. My kids are fond of left-overs. 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