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Montreal Drivers: A Negative View



Complete the sentences with the correct negative form of the verb in bold characters.  Always use the negative.  Look at the examples:
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1.In most cities people know how to drive, but Montrealers     how to drive.  
 
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     Hint:    To form the negative, you must use the auxiliary verb 'do' here.

 
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2. In most cities a cautious pedestrian feels safe, but in Montreal even a cautious pedestrian     safe.   
 
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     Hint:    To form the negative, you must use the auxiliary verb 'does' here. Third person singular.


3.In most cities pedestrians feel safe when they cross a street on a pedestrian crossing. In Montreal pedestrians    safe. They are very cautious.  
 
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     Hint:    To form the negative, you must use the auxiliary verb 'do' here.


4.   In most cities the police are vigilant and they punish traffic offenders. But here in Montreal the police      too vigilant.  
 
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     Hint:    To form the negative, you must not use the auxiliary verb 'do' here.


5.In most cities the police ticket you if you double park. Here, in Montreal, however, they     you when you do that, or, if they do, it's not very often.   
 
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     Hint:    To form the negative, you must use the auxiliary verb 'do' here.


6The government 's planning to allow people to turn right on a red light, as is the case in many North American cities. However, the government     to allow Montreal drivers to do that.   
 
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     Hint:    To form the negative, you must not use the auxiliary verb 'do' here.


7In many cities cyclists must wear safety helmets. In Montreal, however, cyclists     wear helmets, but many do. They, of course, are the intelligent ones.  
 
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     Hint:    To form the negative, you can not use 'must.' Use the negative of 'have to' which has the meaning 'It is not necessary.' 'You must not do it' has a similar meaning to 'Don't do it.'


8If you come to Montreal you 'll appreciate the beauty and friendliness of the city, but you      the bad manners of the typical motorist.   
 
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     Hint:    To form the negative, you add 'not' to 'will.'


9Montreal has a good reputation as a tourist city. Montrealers are very warm and welcoming. However, it      a good reputation as a city that is safe for pedestrians.  
 
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     Hint:    To form the negative, you must use the auxiliary verb 'does' here. Third person singular.


10When I lived in western Canada, I felt quite safe on the roads. When I first arrived in Montreal, I      safe at all. I'm a little more relaxed about it now.   
 
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     Hint:    To form the past tense negative, you must use the auxiliary verb 'did' here.


11When I lived in western Canada I found that drivers were courteous to pedestrians. When I arrived in Montreal I quickly realized that Montreal drivers      courteous at all. In fact, they were downright aggressive.   
 
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     Hint:    To form the past tense negative of the verb 'to be' you must not use the auxiliary verb 'did.'


12By imposing severe penalties for traffic violations, most cities have been able to limit traffic chaos and rage. Montreal, however,     able to do that.   
 
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     Hint:    To form the negative, you simply add 'not' to the auxiliary verb 'has.' Third person singular.


13Don't get me wrong! Montreal is a wonderful city, and you should come and visit, but you     come by car, or if you do, you should drive defensively.   
 
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     Hint:    To form the negative, you simply add 'not" after the modal verb 'should.'


14Unlike many North American cities, Montreal is a safe city to walk around. You'll feel safe, even at night, so relax and enjoy yourselves. But     when you are crossing a street. Be very alert. It's really dangerous.   
 
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     Hint:    To form the negative of the imperative (commands), you must use the auxiliary verb 'do' here.


15   I'd recommend Montreal as a tourist destination anyday, but I    it as a relaxing city to drive in.   
 
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     Hint:    To form the negative, you simply add 'not' after 'would.'


    

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