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How to form the negative in the present simple




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HOW TO FORM THE NEGATIVE IN THE PRESENT TENSE

  • When the verb is an auxilary you add "not" to write the negative. E.g. You are not listening to the teacher

  • When the verb is not an auxiliary you need "do" or "does" to do the negative in the present tense. E.g. You do not (don't) like dancing / She does not (doesn't) drink milk

Write the negative form of the following sentences:

1. You are working now
2. He likes dancing
3. We eat bread
4. You can jump
5. There is a book on the table
6. Peter is running
7. She has got a cat
8. Susan is doing her homework

Fill in the gaps using the verbs in brackets in the negative form:

1. Mary �(is) at home now.

2. Peter �(can) ride a bike.

3. We �(have) got an apple.

4. Susan �(drink) coffee in the mornings

5. You �(are) writing a letter

6. They �(work) in a factory.