The task is to convert the given sentences into their negative forms using the
Present Continuous tense. The Present Continuous tense is formed using "be + verb-ing," and its negative form is created by adding "not" after the auxiliary verb "be."
Here are the solutions with explanations:
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1. They are singing.
- Positive: They are singing.
- Negative: They are not singing.
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2. They are celebrating.
- Positive: They are celebrating.
- Negative: They are not celebrating.
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3. The baby is sleeping.
- Positive: The baby is sleeping.
- Negative: The baby is not sleeping.
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4. He is riding a bike.
- Positive: He is riding a bike.
- Negative: He is not riding a bike.
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5. They are playing.
- Positive: They are playing.
- Negative: They are not playing.
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6. It is raining now.
- Positive: It is raining now.
- Negative: It is not raining now.
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7. He is running.
- Positive: He is running.
- Negative: He is not running.
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Final Answers:
1.
They are not singing.
2.
They are not celebrating.
3.
The baby is not sleeping.
4.
He is not riding a bike.
5.
They are not playing.
6.
It is not raining now.
7.
He is not running.
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Explanation:
- In the Present Continuous tense, the structure is:
Subject + am/is/are + Verb-ing.
- To form the negative, simply add
"not" after the auxiliary verb (
am/is/are).
- This rule applies consistently across all the sentences provided.
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Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{
\text{1. They are not singing.}
\text{2. They are not celebrating.}
\text{3. The baby is not sleeping.}
\text{4. He is not riding a bike.}
\text{5. They are not playing.}
\text{6. It is not raining now.}
\text{7. He is not running.}
}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of present progressive verbs worksheet.
