Read each statement. Then write a yes/no question with the words in parentheses ( ).Give a short answer.
Examples: The Wright brothers were inventors. (Lindbergh)
Was Lindbergh an inventor? No, he wasn’t.
1. The airplane was an important invention. (the telephone)
2. Thomas Edison was an inventor. (the Wright brothers)
3. Amelia Earhart was American. (Lindbergh)
4. Travel by plane is common now. (100 years ago)
5. There were telephones 100 years ago. (airplanes)
6. You are in class today. (yesterday)
7. I was interested in the story about the aviators. (you)
8. I wasn’t born in the U.S. (you)
Respuestas
Respuesta:
1) The plane was an important invention.
Was the phone an important invention?
No, it was not.
2) Thomas Edison was an inventor.
Were the Wright brothers inventories?
No, they were not.
3) Amelia Earhart was American.
Was Lindbergh American?
No, he was not.
4) Travel by plane common now.
Was it common to travel by plane more than 100 years ago?
No, it was not.
5) There were telephones 100 years ago.
Was the airplane over 100 years old?
No, it was not.
6) You are in class today.
Were you in class yesterday?
No, you weren't.
7) I was interested in the story about aviators.
Were you interested in the story of aviators?
Yes, you were.
8) I was not born in the United States.
Weren't you born in the United States?
No, you weren't.