Present Continuous Fill in the Blanks and Write Negative Sentences ... - Free Printable

Let's solve the worksheet step by step.

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Part 1: Complete the following sentences so that the second sentence in each pair is in the affirmative.

We are given a negative sentence and need to complete the second sentence with an affirmative one, making it logically opposite or contrasting.

1. He does not sing classical songs. He sings folk songs.
✔ Already completed as an example.

2. They haven’t built a small house. They …………… a palatial house.
→ *They have built a palatial house.*
(Opposite of "small" is "palatial", and "haven't built" becomes "have built")

3. I don't want to accompany him. I …………… to go with him.
→ *I want to go with him.*
(Negative "don't want" → positive "want")

4. She must not reply. She …………… to this letter.
→ *She must reply to this letter.*
(Negative "must not" → positive "must")

5. He doesn’t speak highly of her. He …………… ill of her.
→ *He speaks ill of her.*
(Note: "speak ill of" is a fixed phrase meaning criticize. So, "doesn’t speak highly" → "speaks ill")

6. She will not forget this easily. She …………… other things.
→ *She will forget other things easily.*
(Contrast: she won't forget this → she will forget others)

7. I may not invite their friends. But I …………… them.
→ *But I may invite them.*
(Negation of "may not" → "may")

8. He hasn’t repaid the money. He …………… only the interest.
→ *He has paid only the interest.*
(Negative "hasn't repaid" → positive "has paid")

9. Neha does not paint landscapes. She …………… portraits.
→ *She paints portraits.*
(Simple contrast: doesn't paint one thing → paints another)

10. They don't have to call the mechanic. They …………… the dealer.
→ *They have to call the dealer.*
(Negative "don't have to" → positive "have to")

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Part 2: Transform the following affirmative sentences into negative sentences. Use antonyms of the words in bold and make other necessary changes.

We need to convert each sentence into its negative form, using the antonym of the bold word.

1. This is a temporary solution.
→ This is a permanent solution.
*(Antonym of "temporary" = "permanent")*

2. It was an unwelcome development.
→ It was a welcome development.
*(Antonym of "unwelcome" = "welcome")*

3. This paint is for the exterior walls.
→ This paint is for the interior walls.
*(Antonym of "exterior" = "interior")*

4. This is the arrival lounge.
→ This is the departure lounge.
*(Antonym of "arrival" = "departure")*

5. He is the junior executive.
→ He is the senior executive.
*(Antonym of "junior" = "senior")*

6. This slice of cake is stale.
→ This slice of cake is fresh.
*(Antonym of "stale" = "fresh")*

7. There is enmity between the two neighbours.
→ There is friendship between the two neighbours.
*(Antonym of "enmity" = "friendship")*

8. He is known for his cruelty.
→ He is known for his kindness.
*(Antonym of "cruelty" = "kindness")*

9. He is a selfish man.
→ He is a generous man.
*(Antonym of "selfish" = "generous")*

10. The new girl in the class is quite timid.
→ The new girl in the class is quite bold.
*(Antonym of "timid" = "bold")*

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✔ Final Answers:

#### Part 1:
1. He sings folk songs.
2. They have built a palatial house.
3. I want to go with him.
4. She must reply to this letter.
5. He speaks ill of her.
6. She will forget other things.
7. But I may invite them.
8. He has paid only the interest.
9. She paints portraits.
10. They have to call the dealer.

#### Part 2:
1. This is a permanent solution.
2. It was a welcome development.
3. This paint is for the interior walls.
4. This is the departure lounge.
5. He is the senior executive.
6. This slice of cake is fresh.
7. There is friendship between the two neighbours.
8. He is known for his kindness.
9. He is a generous man.
10. The new girl in the class is quite bold.

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