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Present simple negative exercises

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Present simple negative PDF 1

  • Complete a general knowledge quiz.

Present simple negative PDF 2

  • What a good student doesn't do.

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Present simple negative (multiple choice)

  • What a good student doesn't do? Choose correct answers.

Present simple negative (correct mistakes)

  • Correct mistakes in a knowledge quiz.

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Present simple - negative forms

We usually use full forms in formal English and short forms in informal English.

Full forms / short forms:

I do not / don't go to work.
You do not / don't speak Spanish.
He, she, it does not / doesn't come from here.
We do not / don't want it.
They do not / don't study maths.

Negative questions

Negative questions often express a surprise of the speaker.

Full forms / short forms:

Do you not / don't you eat meat?
Does she not / doesn't she help you?

Verb to be negative

Full forms / short forms:

I am not / I'm not hungry.
You are not / You aren't / You're not on the list.
It is not / It isn't / It's not right.

Negative questions:

Full forms / short forms:

Am I not quiet?
Are you not / Aren't you surprised?
Is he not / Isn't he your colleague?

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