How to Make Negative Sentences in English

Learning how to make negative sentences is super important for getting better at English. Let's make it easy to understand!

Important Grammar Points:

1. Subject-Verb Agreement:

   • The subject (who or what we're talking about) and the verb (the action) should match.
   • For example: "He does not walk" (one person) vs. "They do not walk" (many people).

2. Present Simple Tense:

   • The formula is: Subject + do/does + not + base verb (the main action).
   • Examples: "I do not play," "She does not like."

3. Past Simple Tense:

   • The formula is: Subject + did + not + base verb.
   • Examples: "I did not walk," "He did not go."

4. Using 'Not' for Negation:

   • 'Not' helps us make a sentence negative.
   • Example: "She does not play soccer."

5. Contractions:

   • In everyday conversations, we often use shorter forms called contractions.
   • Examples: "I’m not happy," "He’s not ready."

6. Future Tense with 'Going to':

   • The formula is: Subject + is/are + not + going to + base verb.
   • Example: "I am not going to eat."

Practice:

Now, let's try turning these sentences into negatives:

1. "I like ice cream."
2. "He plays football."

Remember, the more you practice, the better you will get!