Language Focus
To make the verb "be" negative, we add not after am, is, or are. We usually use the short (contracted) form in speaking and informal writing.
| Subject | Negative form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I | am not (I'm not) | I'm not tired. |
| he / she / it | is not (isn't) | He isn't here. It isn't finished. |
| you / we / they | are not (aren't) | They aren't ready. We aren't busy. |
Remember: there is no contraction "amn't" in standard English. For "I", we always say I'm not, never "I amn't" or "I isn't".
Listening: A Rainy Day
Context: describing a rainy day at home
It's raining today, so it isn't sunny.
My brother isn't at home. He's at work.
My sister isn't home either. She's at university.
My parents aren't busy today. They're relaxing at home.
I'm not going out. I'm staying inside and reading a book.
We aren't sad about the rain. It's a good day for reading!
Now go to Exercise 1 and answer True or False.
1. True or False
Context: A Rainy Day (from the listening)
Listen again if you need to, then choose True or False.
2. Multiple Choice
Context: a busy office
Choose the correct negative form.
3. Matching
Context: full form to contraction
Match each full form to its contraction.
4. Gap Fill
Context: an apology note
Complete the note with the correct negative form for the words in brackets.
5. Negative Form Sort
Click each subject, then click the correct negative form below to sort it.
am not (I)
isn't (he / she / it / singular)
aren't (you / we / they / plural)
6. Word Order
Context: canceling plans
Click the words in the correct order to build each sentence.
7. Right or Wrong?
Context: a restaurant review
Is the negative form right or wrong? Click your answer.
Your Scores
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Total points across all exercises
| Exercise | Score |
|---|---|
| 1. True or False | 0 / 5 |
| 2. Multiple Choice | 0 / 6 |
| 3. Matching | 0 / 5 |
| 4. Gap Fill | 0 / 6 |
| 5. Negative Form Sort | 0 / 11 |
| 6. Word Order | 0 / 5 |
| 7. Right or Wrong | 0 / 5 |