Read the text below and notice the sentences in bold:
Alfaz is a student of Tarar Mela School. He lives in a small town and doesn't like big cities. He thinks that big cities do not allow people to grow properly. Alfaz likes open fields, rivers, and nature. He is not allured by the big buildings and colourful lights of the cities. He likes the fresh foods and the known faces in his town. I have been Alfaz's friend from my childhood. We have many things in common. I also do not like city life that much. We have another interesting similarity. We are not cricket fans. We like football.
The text above has examples of negative sentences written in bold words.
Negative sentences are used to express
- dislikes : He lives in a small town and doesn't like big cities.
- disapproval : Big cities do not allow people to grow properly.
- disagreement
: Alam is a very naughty boy.
: Sorry, he is not a naughty boy. I found him very
:sober and gentle. - : Are you okay now?
: Not exactly. I can't walk any more.
How to make negative sentences?
Subject + auxiliary or supporting verb+ not + action verb +.... (He doesn't like big cities.)
Subject + be verb+ not + ____ (He is not a naughty boy.)
Subject + modal +not + ____ (I can't walk anymore.)
Activity 1
Write 2 sentences describing your own dislikes.
1. _________________________________
2._________________________________
Now write another two sentences describing your father/mother's disliking.
1. _______________________________
2._______________________________
Activity 2
Read the text below and fill in the gaps in it with an appropriate word from the box.
| didn't | won't | doesn't | am not |
| hasn't | couldn't | is still not | didn't |
Akash is my best friend. He ________ come to school for last few days. I came to know that he is sick. I _______ go to see him as my house is far away from his. I phoned his brother but he _______ respond. Maybe he was busy. Akash ______ okay. My friend Taposh lives near Akash's house. I will give Taposh some story books for Akash. I _______ feeling good in absence of my best friend. If he _______ come round soon, I go to the school picnic. I need to tell Akash that we have a new teacher in our school. I'm sure Akash _______ see her before.
Note: Both affirmative sentences and negative sentences fit to the category of assertive sentence. An assertive sentence makes a statement about some person, thing or event. It may be both positive and negative statement.
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