Basic Grammar: Negatives in Simple Present

The video tutorial expands on the simple present tense, explaining how to form affirmative and negative sentences. It covers the use of 'do' and 'does' for negation, and the common contractions 'don't' and 'doesn't'. The tutorial includes examples and personal preferences to illustrate the concepts. It emphasizes the importance of keeping sentences concise and provides a brief summary at the end.

How do you form a negative sentence in the simple present tense for 'I like spaghetti'?

• I not like spaghetti.

• I do not like spaghetti.

• I does not like spaghetti.

• I am not like spaghetti.

Which contraction is commonly used for 'she does not'?

• She isn't

• She doesn't

• She not

• She don't

What is the correct way to express dislike for dogs using a contraction?

• I doesn't like dogs.

• I do not like dogs.

• I don't like dogs.

• I not like dogs.

Which sentence correctly uses the simple present tense for a habitual action?

• I am getting up before 7:00 AM.

• I get up before 7:00 AM.

• I got up before 7:00 AM.

• I will get up before 7:00 AM.

What is Larissa's opinion about grammar?

• She thinks it's boring.

• She thinks it's fun.

• She doesn't have an opinion.

• She thinks it's difficult.

How does Misha feel about scary movies?

• She loves them.

• She watches them sometimes.

• She doesn't watch them.

• She thinks they're funny.

What is the rule for using 'do' and 'does' in negative sentences?

• Use 'do' for he, she, it and 'does' for I, you, we, they.

• Use 'does' for all subjects.

• Use 'does' for he, she, it and 'do' for I, you, we, they.

• Use 'do' for all subjects.