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Contracted forms exercise

August 14, 2014 - A2pdf

The expression she’s can be the contracted form of she is or she has.

Read the following sentences and state what form of the verb is used in them.

Progress 0 of 10 answered
1She’s never been to the US.
Wrong!
2There’s someone at the door.
Wrong!
3The dog is happy. It’s had its breakfast.
Wrong!
4He’s not interested in the offer.
Wrong!
5There’s a problem.
Wrong!
6She’s from Mexico.
Wrong!
7He’s gone to the market.
Wrong!
8It’s a sad state of affairs.
Wrong!
9There’s been an explosion near the temple.
Wrong!
10She’s returned from her business tour.
Wrong!
Done.
Score: 0/10

Answers

  1. She’s never been to the US. She’s = she has
  2. There’s someone at the door. There’s = there is
  3. The dog is happy. It’s had its breakfast. It’s = it has
  4. He’s not interested in the offer. He’s = he is
  5. There’s a problem. There’s = there is
  6. She’s from Mexico. She’s = she is
  7. He’s gone to the market. He’s = he has
  8. It’s a sad state of affairs. It’s = it is
  9. There’s been an explosion near the temple. There’s = there has
  10. She’s returned from her business tour. She’s = she has
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