Auxiliary verbs in short answers/question

UNIT 49  Auxiliary verbs in short answers/question  Exercises

49.1   You are talking to someone. Answer him or her in the way shown.

Examples: I'm hungry.  Are you I'm not
I'm not tired.  Aren't you? I am

1.   I like Brian. ________________________________________

2.   I can't ride a horse. ______________________________________

3.   I have plenty of friends. __________________________________________

4.   I didn't enjoy the movie very much. _________________________________________

5.   I'd get married if I were Tom. ______________________________________________

6.   I don't like living in the city. _______________________________________________

7.   I'm not going to have anything to eat. __________________________________________

8.   I've never been to Korea. Hewry. ______________________________________________

9.   I thought the exam was easy. _________________________________________________


49.2   You are talking to a friend. You both have the same ideas, taste, etc. Use So . . . or Neither . . . each time.

Examples: I'm feeling tired. So am I.                       I don't like eggs. Neitner do I



1.   I need a vacation. __________________

2.   I don't like milk. ___________________

3.   I couldn't get up this morning. _______________

4.   I'd love a cup of tea. _____________________

5.   I've never been to Africa. __________________

6.   I was sick yesterday. ___________________

7.   I should smoke less. __________________

8.   I spent the whole evening watching television. ________________

9.   I didn't know that Ann was in the hospital. ___________________

49.3   You are each conversation. Read the information in parentheses then answer with I think so, I hope not, etc.

Example: (You hate rain.)        A: Is it going to rain?             B: (hope) I hope not

1.   You need more money quickly.)
A: Do you think you'll get a raise soon?        B: (hope)______________________

2.   (You think Tom will probably get the job he applied for.)
A: Do you think Tom will get the job?       B:(guess)_______________________

3.   (You're not sure whether Jill is married probably not.)
A: Is Jill married?       B: (think)___________________________

4.   (You don't have any money.)
A: Can you lend me some money?        B: (afraid)___________________

5.   (Your friend's sister has been badly injured in an accident.)
A: Is she badly injured?        B: (afraid)__________________

6.   (Ann normally works every day, Monday to Friday-tomorrow is Wednesday.)
A: Is Ann working?        B: (guess)___________________

7.   (You're in a hurry to catch your train it's important that you don't miss it.)
A: Do you think we're going to miss the train?          B: (hope) __________________

8.   (You're not sure, but the concert probably begins at 7:30.)
A: Does the concert begin at 7:30?         B: (think)___________________