The Verb to be Exercise 2. Match the sentences on the left with their replies on the right. Pay attention to the use of the verb to be. 1) What's wrong with your son?
a) Don't be in a hurry, we've got enough time.
2) The Browns are nice people.
b) I am not interested in politics.
3) There is nothing to be seen.
c) I am through with it.
4) I don't think it's difficult. You shouldn't
give in.
d) I am sick and tired of his words.
5) Have you finished the book?
e) I am against going there.
6) It is not anybody's fault.
f) He is starting a cold.
7) I don't like watching the news.
g) It is a pity you haven't made up your mind
yet.
8) Why haven't you finished the work in
time?
h) I am for inviting them to dinner.
9) He comes to see me every
day and tries to persuade me.
i) The problem is worth solving.
10) I am trying to choose the topic
j) Nobody is to blame, for my essay.
11) Why are you so rushing about?
k) Who is responsible for it?
The Verb to have Exercise 3. Give the interrogative and negative forms of the following sentences. 1. He has a lot of experience.
2. She has a bath every day.
3. She has got a lot of jewelry.
4. They have a lot of rare plants in their garden.
5. She usually has a rest after dinner.
6. They had late supper tonight.
7. We have got a lot of problems now.
8. They had a pleasant voyage last summer.
9. Her mother has a flat in the High Street.
10. The president has a bad cold.
The Verb to do Exercise 4. Change the verbs in bold type by the appropriate form of the verb to do. 1. Peter speaks English as well as Ann speaks. 2. He spent as much money as you spent. 3. She reads as fast as you read. 4. They showed us more sights than our guide showed. 5. Mary sang much better than Emily usually sings. 6. He likes the same dishes as you like. 7. She uses the same perfume as I use. 8. He answered more questions than Pete answered. 9. The new teacher spoke much faster than our old teacher speaks. 10. She plays the piano as well as a professional plays. 11. We reached the camp earlier than our friends reached. 12. You know her as well as I know. 13. She likes to see the same films as he likes.
