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He ______ football.
does not (doesn't)
They ______ like apples.
do not (don't)
She ______ read the book.
does not (doesn't)
I ______ want to go.
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It ______ work properly.
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They ______ play tennis.
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He ______ enjoy swimming.
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She ______ like spicy food.
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I ______ like cheese.
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Study Notes
Present Simple Negative Sentences
1. Structure of Negative Sentences
- The negative form in the present simple is created using "do not" (don't) or "does not" (doesn't).
2. Subject-Verb Agreement
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Use "do not" (don't) with plural subjects and the pronoun "I" or "you":
- Examples:
- I do not (don't) like coffee.
- They do not (don't) play football.
- Examples:
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Use "does not" (doesn't) with singular subjects (he, she, it):
- Examples:
- She does not (doesn't) eat meat.
- It does not (doesn't) work.
- Examples:
3. Transforming Affirmative to Negative
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To convert an affirmative sentence to a negative:
- Identify the verb in the present simple.
- Change the verb by adding "do not" or "does not" before the main verb.
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Examples:
- Affirmative: "He plays soccer."
- Negative: "He does not (doesn't) play soccer."
- Affirmative: "They read books."
- Negative: "They do not (don't) read books."
- Affirmative: "He plays soccer."
4. Contractions
- Use contractions for informal writing and speech:
- "do not" becomes "don't"
- "does not" becomes "doesn't"
5. Usage
- Negative sentences express the absence or denial of an action or state.
- Common in daily conversation, writing, and when providing rebuttals or clarifications.
6. Examples
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Affirmative: "I enjoy hiking."
- Negative: "I do not (don't) enjoy hiking."
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Affirmative: "She loves chocolate."
- Negative: "She does not (doesn't) love chocolate."
Structure of Negative Sentences
- Present simple negative sentences use "do not" (don't) or "does not" (doesn't) to create negation.
Subject-Verb Agreement
- "Do not" (don't) is used with plural subjects and "I" or "you":
- Examples include "I do not (don't) like coffee" and "They do not (don't) play football."
- "Does not" (doesn't) is used with singular subjects (he, she, it):
- Examples are "She does not (doesn't) eat meat" and "It does not (doesn't) work."
Transforming Affirmative to Negative
- To convert an affirmative sentence to negative:
- Identify the present simple verb.
- Add "do not" or "does not" before the main verb.
- Example transformations:
- "He plays soccer" becomes "He does not (doesn't) play soccer."
- "They read books" becomes "They do not (don't) read books."
Contractions
- Contractions are common in informal writing and speech:
- "Do not" contracts to "don't."
- "Does not" contracts to "doesn't."
Usage
- Negative sentences indicate absence or denial of an action or state.
- Frequently used in everyday conversation, writing, rebuttals, and clarifications.
Examples
- Transforming sentences from affirmative to negative:
- "I enjoy hiking" becomes "I do not (don't) enjoy hiking."
- "She loves chocolate" becomes "She does not (doesn't) love chocolate."
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Test your understanding of negative sentences in the present simple tense. This quiz covers the structure, subject-verb agreement, and transforming affirmatives to negatives. Perfect for language learners looking to strengthen their skills in English grammar.
