In this lesson, we look at the verb ‘to be’ for negative sentences. This table shows you how to make the verb ‘to be’ negative:
| Subject Pronoun | Verb to be | Negative | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | am | not | I am not a student |
| You | are | not | You are not a student |
| He | is | not | He is not a student |
| She | is | not | She is not a student |
| It | is | not | It is not a table |
| We | are | not | We are not students |
| You | are | not | You are not students |
| They | are | not | They are not students |
Look at the example sentences again:
I + am + not —> I am not a student.
You (singular) + are + not —> You are not a student.
He + is + not —> He is not a student.
She + is + not —> She is not a student.
It + is + not —> It is not a table.
We + are + not —> We are not students.
You (plural) + are + not —> You are not students.
They + are + not —> They are not students.
Exercise: Test your understanding of this English lesson
This practice will help reinforce your understanding and usage of the negative form – using subject pronouns with the verb to be in everyday English.
You can test your understanding of the negative – form using subject pronouns with the verb to be by answering these 20 questions. You will get the answers and your score at the end of the quiz.
Can you think of 3 more example sentences using the negative form with ‘to be’? Type them in the comments box below! Read some others too.
