To make a sentence negative, simply add after the helping verb:
(Example answers)
When working through these exercises, remember the basic structure: : I am + [verb]-ing / She is + [verb]-ing. Negative : They are not practicing. present continuous tense exercises printable
Each sentence below has ONE mistake in the present continuous tense. Find the mistake and rewrite the sentence correctly.
Meanwhile, their son, Jack, (ride) his bike in the backyard with his friends. They are laughing (laugh) and are having (have) a great time. To make a sentence negative, simply add after
Some verbs cannot be used in the continuous form. Words expressing feelings, senses, or ownership (like love, know, believe, want, have, need ) usually stay in the present simple. (e.g., Say "I want coffee," not "I am wanting coffee.")
I'm not wearing (am not wearing) my heavy winter coat today. Find the mistake and rewrite the sentence correctly
The present continuous is formed by combining the subject with the appropriate present tense form of the verb to be (am, is, are) and the base form of the main verb with an -ing ending. Subject + am/is/are + verb-ing Example: She is reading a book. Negative Form: Subject + am/is/are + not + verb-ing Example: They are not (aren't) watching television. Question Form: Am/Is/Are + Subject + verb-ing? Example: Are you listening to the music? Spelling Rules for the "-ing" Ending While most verbs simply take "-ing" at the end (e.g., talk →right arrow talking ), there are three critical exceptions to remember:
I _____________________ (try) to concentrate on my homework right now.
It forces the student to remember the auxiliary verb (am/is/are) and the "-ing" ending simultaneously.