02-Present Simple Negative

How do we make negative sentences using the verb 'be' in the present simple?

• Contract 'is not' and 'are not'

• Use 'do not' or 'does not'

• Add 'not' after the verb

• All of the above

Answer explanation

To make negative sentences using “be” in the present simple, “not” is added after the verb.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

Which of the following is the correct contraction for 'are not'?

• do not

• amn't

• isn't

• aren't

Answer explanation

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CCSS.L.2.2C

What is the correct form of the main verb in a negative sentence in the present simple?

• None of the above

• Stays in its base form

• Changes to past tense

• Becomes a gerund

Answer explanation

The base form is used no matter what the subject is.

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

What is the contracted form of 'does not'?

• do not

• doesn't

• doens't

• dosen't

Answer explanation

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CCSS.L.2.2C

Which auxiliary verbs are used for making negative sentences with verbs other than 'be' in the present simple?

• does not

• are not

• is not

• do not

Answer explanation

“do not” or “does not” goes before the verb to make the negative

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

ue making auxilary verbs

Answer explanation

The main verb in a negative sentence

always stays in its base form, even if

the subject is “he,” she,” or “it.”

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CCSS.L.1.1E

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.2.6

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.4.1B

example contracted form of 'does not'?

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CCSS.L.2.2C

example NEGATIVES WITH THE VERB “BE”

• do not

• is not

• are not

• am not

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CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.4.1C

example with NEGATIVE CONTRACTIONS

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CCSS.L.2.2C

What is the contracted form of 'does not'?

• doens't

• do not

• doesn't

• dosen't

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CCSS.L.2.2C