Use the present continuous to talk about things happening now, at the moment.
Negative
To form the present continuous negative, use subject + (to be) + not + verb + -ing
| I | am not (I’m not) | listening to music. |
| He / She / It | is not (isn’t) | listening to music. |
| You / We / They | are not (aren’t) | listening to music. |
Examples:
- I am not working at the moment.
- She is not wearing a hat today.
- You are not listening to the teacher.
- Pete and Jan are not watching TV.
There are two ways to make the short form:
She‘s not wearing a hat today.
She isn’t wearing a hat today.
You‘re not listening to the teacher.
You aren’t listening to the teacher.
Both forms are OK!
Except with “I”:
I amn’t working at the moment.
I‘m not working at the moment.
Be careful! Some verbs are never used in the present continuous:
like, want, need, believe, understand.
I’m not understanding the lesson.
I don’t understand the lesson.
My brother is needing to study.
My brother needs to study.
Quiz: Present Continuous - Negative
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Question 1 |
Tom and Tiffany isn't playing video games now.
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Question 1 Explanation:
Tom and Tiffany aren't playing video games now.
Question 2 |
My team isn't playing very well in this game.
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Question 3 |
I'm not feeling well. I think it was something I ate.
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Question 4 |
They're at the party, but they're not dancing.
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Incorrect |
Question 5 |
Brian isn't eat anything because he just had lunch.
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Question 5 Explanation:
Brian isn't eating anything because he just had lunch.
Question 6 |
He no making dinner.
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Question 6 Explanation:
He's not making dinner.
Question 7 |
We're not drinking wine because we have to drive home soon.
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Incorrect |
Question 8 |
You're not listen to me.
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Question 8 Explanation:
You're not listening to me.
Question 9 |
I not reading any books at the moment.
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Question 9 Explanation:
I'm not reading any books at the moment.
Question 10 |
Paula's not wearing sunglasses.
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Incorrect |
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