Elementary - Present Simple (negative)

Summary

In this video, Teacher Ivan explains the negative form of the present simple tense in English. He starts by showcasing a conversation where the negative structure is used, highlighting the use of 'do' and 'not' contracted as 'don't'. Ivan clarifies how to form negative sentences with various subjects like 'I', 'you', 'he', 'she', and 'it', showing examples like 'I don't like broccoli' and 'he doesn't like broccoli'. The video also briefly compares the negative and positive forms, emphasizing the difference in verb conjugation. The lesson ends with a reminder to complete homework for further practice.

Takeaways

• 😀 The present simple tense is used to talk about facts that are true in the past, present, and future.
• 😀 To form the negative in present simple, we use 'do not' (or 'don’t') for 'I', 'you', 'we', and 'they'.
• 😀 For 'he', 'she', and 'it', the negative form is 'does not' (or 'doesn't').
• 😀 'Don't' is a contraction of 'do not', and 'doesn't' is a contraction of 'does not'.
• 😀 In the negative form, the verb does not take an 's' ending, even for he/she/it subjects.
• 😀 The negative sentence 'I don’t like broccoli' is the contracted version of 'I do not like broccoli'.
• 😀 In everyday speech, it's more natural to use contractions like 'don’t' and 'doesn't'.
• 😀 When changing a sentence to the positive form, the verb for 'he/she/it' takes an 's' (e.g., 'He likes broccoli').
• 😀 The negative form indicates a truth or fact that remains consistent across time (past, present, future).
• 😀 The lesson encourages practicing forming both positive and negative present simple sentences.

Q & A

What tense is being discussed in this video?

The video focuses on the present simple tense, particularly its negative form.

What is the main point of the conversation in the example given?

The conversation highlights the use of the negative present simple tense, with the example 'I don't like broccoli.'

How can we tell that the tense used is present simple?

The present simple is used to talk about facts, such as the statement 'I don't like broccoli,' which is true for the past, present, and future.

What is the negative form of 'I do not like broccoli'?

The negative form is 'I don't like broccoli.' This is a contracted version of 'I do not like broccoli.'

Why is 'don't' preferred over 'do not' in natural speech?

The contraction 'don't' is more natural and commonly used in spoken English than the full form 'do not.'

What is the difference in the form of the negative present simple for 'he/she/it'?

For 'he/she/it', the negative form uses 'doesn't' instead of 'don't'. For example, 'He doesn't like broccoli.'

What is the full form of 'doesn't'?

'Doesn't' is a contraction of 'does not'.

Can you use the full form 'does not' instead of 'doesn't'?

Yes, you can say 'does not,' but it is less natural in spoken English compared to the contraction 'doesn't.'

What happens to the verb when using 'doesn't' in a sentence?

When using 'doesn't,' the verb stays in its base form, without the 's' at the end, as seen in the example 'He doesn't like broccoli.'

How do you turn a negative sentence into a positive sentence in the present simple tense?

To make a negative sentence positive, you remove 'don't' or 'doesn't' and add the appropriate form of the verb. For example, 'He doesn't like broccoli' becomes 'He likes broccoli.'