Positive & Negative Sentences
Learn how to say what is true and what is not true using not, do not, and does not.
Learning Flow
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After This Lesson
Understand positive sentences
Understand negative sentences
Use not, do not, and does not
Write clear positive and negative examples
Learning outcome
What You'll Learn
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Learning outcome
What You'll Learn
Know the difference between positive and negative sentences.
Use subject + verb for simple positive sentences.
Use do not and does not with action verbs.
Use not with is, am, and are.
Teacher explanation
Definition
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Teacher explanation
Definition
Positive Sentence
A positive sentence says something is true or happening.
Negative Sentence
A negative sentence says something is not true or not happening.
Do Not
Use do not with I, you, we, and they before the base verb.
Does Not
Use does not with he, she, and it before the base verb.
Person, place, thing, idea
Examples
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Person, place, thing, idea
Examples
I read daily.
I do not read at night.
She works hard.
She does not work on Sunday.
He is ready.
He is not ready.
Short model sentences
Simple Sentences
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Short model sentences
Simple Sentences
We practice English.
We do not waste time.
He helps his friend.
He does not miss class.
The report is complete.
The report is not complete.
Remember these points
Rules
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Remember these points
Rules
Positive: Subject + verb.
Negative with do: I/You/We/They + do not + base verb.
Negative with does: He/She/It + does not + base verb.
Negative with be: Subject + am/is/are + not.
After does not, use the base verb: She does not study.
Teacher-style walkthrough
Guided Examples
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Teacher-style walkthrough
Guided Examples
Guided Example 1
We practice. -> We do not practice.
- We uses do not.
- The verb stays practice.
Guided Example 2
He helps. -> He does not help.
- He uses does not.
- Helps changes back to help.
Focused grammar practice
Grammar Lab
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Focused grammar practice
Grammar Lab
Positive and Negative Sentences
What is this tense?
A positive sentence says something is true. A negative sentence says something is not true.
Use not, do not, or does not to make simple negative sentences.
Structure
Subject + verb / Subject + do/does + not + base verb
Positive
Subject + verb
I play.
She studies.
Negative
Subject + do/does + not + base verb
I do not play.
She does not study.
Question
Do/Does + subject + base verb?
Do you play?
Does she study?
Common Mistakes+
Do not write: She does not studies.
After does not, use the base verb: study.
Mini Practice
Write one positive sentence.
Write one negative sentence with does not.
Better everyday English
Smart English Tip
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Better everyday English
Smart English Tip
A positive sentence does not use not.
Use do not with I, you, we, and they.
Use does not with he, she, and it.
Use is not, am not, or are not for feelings and states.
Natural replies and useful words
Real English Usage
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Natural replies and useful words
Real English Usage
Daily English
I do not sleep late.
He does not travel today.
They are not outside.
Professional English
I do not need more time.
She does not manage this file.
The meeting is not confirmed.
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Now Your Turn
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Now Your Turn
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Challenge
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Challenge
Write 5 sentences. Include positive, do not, does not, and is/am/are not patterns.
Write one positive sentence.
Write one negative sentence with do not.
Write one negative sentence with does not.
Write one negative sentence with is/am/are not.
Write one more clear positive or negative sentence.
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Quiz
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Quiz
Quiz
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Question 1 - mcq
Which sentence is positive?
Question 2 - mcq
Choose the correct negative sentence.
Question 3 - mcq
Choose the correct negative sentence.
Question 4 - fill blank
Complete: I ____ not play.
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