Task Overview:
The task requires completing the gaps in sentences using the
negative forms of the verb "to be". The negative forms are:
am not, is not, are not. The goal is to fill in the blanks correctly based on the subject of each sentence.
Solution:
#### Instructions Recap:
- Use the negative forms of "to be":
am not, is not, are not.
- Ensure the correct form matches the subject of the sentence.
#### Example Provided:
- Sentence: "She _______ a teacher."
- Answer: "She isn't a teacher."
Now, let's solve each sentence step by step:
---
1. They _______ with us. (not / to be)
- Subject:
They (plural)
- Correct form:
are not
- Answer:
They are not with us.
---
2. Jane _______ a painter. (not / to be)
- Subject:
Jane (singular)
- Correct form:
is not
- Answer:
Jane is not a painter.
---
3. He _______ from Canada. (not / to be)
- Subject:
He (singular)
- Correct form:
is not
- Answer:
He is not from Canada.
---
4. I _______ your friend. (not / to be)
- Subject:
I (singular)
- Correct form:
am not
- Answer:
I am not your friend.
---
5. It _______ hot. (not / to be)
- Subject:
It (singular)
- Correct form:
is not
- Answer:
It is not hot.
---
6. My friends _______ sad. (not / to be)
- Subject:
My friends (plural)
- Correct form:
are not
- Answer:
My friends are not sad.
---
7. Pictures _______ on the wall. (not / to be)
- Subject:
Pictures (plural)
- Correct form:
are not
- Answer:
Pictures are not on the wall.
---
8. I _______ old. (not / to be)
- Subject:
I (singular)
- Correct form:
am not
- Answer:
I am not old.
---
9. People _______ rude. (not / to be)
- Subject:
People (plural)
- Correct form:
are not
- Answer:
People are not rude.
---
10. My book _______ on the shelf. (not / to be)
- Subject:
My book (singular)
- Correct form:
is not
- Answer:
My book is not on the shelf.
---
11. My brother _______ at home. (not / to be)
- Subject:
My brother (singular)
- Correct form:
is not
- Answer:
My brother is not at home.
---
12. I _______ from Germany. (not / to be)
- Subject:
I (singular)
- Correct form:
am not
- Answer:
I am not from Germany.
---
13. His wife _______ doctor. (not / to be)
- Subject:
His wife (singular)
- Correct form:
is not
- Answer:
His wife is not a doctor.
---
Final Answers:
1.
They are not with us.
2.
Jane is not a painter.
3.
He is not from Canada.
4.
I am not your friend.
5.
It is not hot.
6.
My friends are not sad.
7.
Pictures are not on the wall.
8.
I am not old.
9.
People are not rude.
10.
My book is not on the shelf.
11.
My brother is not at home.
12.
I am not from Germany.
13.
His wife is not a doctor.
---
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\begin{aligned}
1. & \text{They are not with us.} \\
2. & \text{Jane is not a painter.} \\
3. & \text{He is not from Canada.} \\
4. & \text{I am not your friend.} \\
5. & \text{It is not hot.} \\
6. & \text{My friends are not sad.} \\
7. & \text{Pictures are not on the wall.} \\
8. & \text{I am not old.} \\
9. & \text{People are not rude.} \\
10. & \text{My book is not on the shelf.} \\
11. & \text{My brother is not at home.} \\
12. & \text{I am not from Germany.} \\
13. & \text{His wife is not a doctor.}
\end{aligned}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of negative worksheet.
