Contractions and Negative Sentences

This video tutorial by Spencer from Cake English teaches how to use the 'be' verb negatively in the present tense. It covers the use of 'not' with different subjects, including first, second, and third person singular and plural forms. The tutorial provides examples and practice exercises to help learners understand and apply these concepts. It also explains how to use 'both' and 'all' with 'not' for plural subjects. The video concludes with a suggestion to use the Cake app for further learning.

What is the key word used to make 'be' verbs negative in the present tense?

• No

• None

• Not

• Never

Where does 'not' appear in a negative sentence with 'be' verbs?

• After the subject

• At the end of the sentence

• Before the verb

• Before the subject

How do you shorten 'I am not' in a natural way?

• I'm not

• I not

• I aren't

• I isn't

What is the contraction for 'you are not'?

• You not

• You're not

• You aren't

• You isn't

How would you respond if someone asks, 'Are you a student?' and you are not?

• Yes, I am

• Yes, I am not

• No, I am not

• No, I am

What is the contraction for 'he is not'?

• He's not

• He isn't

• He not

• He aren't

How do you respond if someone asks, 'Is she Greek?' and she is not?

• No, she isn't

• Yes, she is not

• No, she is not

• Yes, she is

What is the contraction for 'we are not'?

• We're not

• We isn't

• We aren't

• We not

How do you change 'we are not professors' to the second person plural?

• They are not professors

• You are not professors

• We aren't professors

• You aren't professors

What is the contraction for 'they are not'?

• They not

• They're not

• They aren't

• They isn't