Unit 4
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Activity 5b: Lisa Simpson and her brother, Bart, never agree. Whenever Lisa says
something, Bart says the opposite. Complete the table by writing the
negative form of what Lisa says. An example is given.
Lisa Bart
Positive form Negative form
Example:
Our parents were having a conversation
when we arrived.
Our parents were not having a
conversation when we arrived.
1. We were watching an interesting
science documentary.
2. The cat was sleeping peacefully in
its basket.
3. My teacher was telling us about a
fantastic historical event.
4. I was helping Dad when Mr. Burns called.
5. Maggie was crying when we arrived.
6. Mum and Dad were enjoying their
holidays in the Maldives.
7. Our neighbours were making a lot of
noise during the party.
8. We were hiding under the bed while
playing hide and seek.