English Grammar: TO BE - Positive, Negative, Questions

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Questions and Answers

What is the short form of 'I am not'?

I'mn't not
I'mn't
I aren't
I'm not (correct)

Which form is used for the question 'Are they from Germany'?

'From Germany, are they?'
'They are from Germany?'
'They are from Germany?'
'Are they from Germany' (correct)

What is the short form of 'He has not got'?

He'sn't got
He's not got
He hasn't got (correct)
He'sn't got not

What is the correct short answer for the question 'Has Mary got a car' if the answer is negative?

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What is the appropriate response to the question 'Where are you from'?

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I'm not

The shortened form of "I am not" used in everyday language.

Are they from ...?

A form of 'be' used to ask a question about a person or group being from a specific location.

He hasn't got

The shortened form of 'He has not got' used in everyday language.

No, she hasn't

The negative short answer to the question 'Has Mary got a car?'

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I'm from (Place)

A common response to the question 'Where are you from?' It indicates the speaker's origin.

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Study Notes

Short Forms and Questions

The short form of 'I am not' is 'I'm not'.
The form used for the question 'Are they from Germany' is the present simple 'Are they...'.
The short form of 'He has not got' is 'He hasn't got'.
The correct short answer for the question 'Has Mary got a car' if the answer is negative is 'No, she hasn't'.
The appropriate response to the question 'Where are you from' is an answer stating one's country or city of origin.

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Test your knowledge of basic English grammar rules for using the verb 'to be' in positive, negative, and question forms. Practice constructing sentences and forming questions using the correct subject-verb agreement.