A1 English Lesson 6: To Be - Negative Forms (Practice 2)

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".

Context: reviewing a holiday apartment

This apartment isn't very big. It's small and dark.

The kitchen isn't modern; it's very old.

The beds aren't comfortable at all.

My sister isn't happy about the noise outside.

The neighbours aren't quiet at night.

We aren't enjoying this holiday very much.

The pool isn't clean either.

I'm not surprised, because the photos online aren't accurate.

Now go to Exercise 1 and answer True or False.

Context: A Disappointing Holiday Rental (from the listening)

Listen again if you need to, then choose True or False.

Context: a school trip

Choose the correct negative form.

Context: full form to contraction

Match each full form to its contraction.

Context: a complaint email

Complete the email with the correct negative form for the words in brackets.

Click each subject, then click the correct negative form below to sort it.

Context: getting ready for school

Click the words in the correct order to build each sentence.

Context: a product review

Is the negative form right or wrong? Click your answer.

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