Examples of Negative Verbs

Oct 13, 2025 by recoveryshake.com 115 views

**12. 1 Complete These Sentences with the Verb in the Negative**

Understanding the Concept of Negative Verbs

In English grammar, the concept of negative verbs is crucial for expressing the opposite of a statement or action. A negative verb is used to convey that something did not happen or is not true. In this section, we will learn how to complete sentences with the verb in the negative form.

Examples of Negative Verbs

I do not eat breakfast every morning.
She does not like coffee.
They do not live in the city.

Exercise: Complete the Sentences with the Verb in the Negative

I ____________________ (not eat) breakfast every morning.
She ____________________ (not like) coffee.
They ____________________ (not live) in the city.
I ____________________ (not have) a car.
She ____________________ (not speak) Spanish.

12. 2 Write Questions with "Did"

Understanding the Use of "Did" in Questions

In English grammar, the verb "did" is used to form questions about the past. It is a helpful way to ask about actions or events that have already occurred. In this section, we will learn how to write questions with "did".

Examples of Questions with "Did"

Did you eat breakfast this morning?
Did she like the movie?
Did they go to the park yesterday?

Exercise: Write Questions with "Did"

Did you ____________________ (eat) breakfast this morning?
Did she ____________________ (like) the movie?
Did they ____________________ (go) to the park yesterday?
Did I ____________________ (have) a car last year?
Did she ____________________ (speak) Spanish at school?

12. 3 What Did You Do Yesterday? Write Positives or Negatives Sentences

Understanding the Concept of Past Actions

In English grammar, the concept of past actions is crucial for expressing what happened in the past. In this section, we will learn how to write positive or negative sentences about past actions.

Examples of Positive and Negative Sentences

I went to the park yesterday. (positive)
I did not go to the park yesterday. (negative)
She liked the movie. (positive)
She did not like the movie. (negative)

Exercise: Write Positives or Negatives Sentences

I ____________________ (go) to the park yesterday.
She ____________________ (like) the movie.
They ____________________ (not live) in the city.
I ____________________ (not have) a car last year.
She ____________________ (speak) Spanish at school.

12. 4 Write B's Questions

Understanding the Concept of B's Questions

In English grammar, B's questions are a type of question that starts with the verb "be". In this section, we will learn how to write B's questions.

Examples of B's Questions

Are you happy?
Is she tired?
Are they going to the park?

Exercise: Write B's Questions

____________________ (you) happy?
____________________ (she) tired?
____________________ (they) going to the park?
____________________ (I) have a car?
____________________ (she) speak Spanish?

12. 5 Put the Verb in the Correct Form - Positive, Negative, or Question

Understanding the Concept of Verb Forms

In English grammar, the concept of verb forms is crucial for expressing different tenses and moods. In this section, we will learn how to put the verb in the correct form - positive, negative, or question.

Examples of Verb Forms

I eat breakfast every morning. (positive)
I do not eat breakfast every morning. (negative)
Do you eat breakfast every morning? (question)

Exercise: Put the Verb in the Correct Form

I ____________________ (eat) breakfast every morning. (positive)
I ____________________ (not eat) breakfast every morning. (negative)
Do you ____________________ (eat) breakfast every morning? (question)
She ____________________ (like) the movie. (positive)
She ____________________ (not like) the movie. (negative)
Does she ____________________ (like) the movie? (question)

By following these exercises and examples, you will be able to complete sentences with the verb in the negative form, write questions with "did", and put the verb in the correct form - positive, negative, or question.