The negative form of the verb ’to be’ is “is not” “are not”.
To form a sentence, it needs to add “not” after the verb.
For example: I am not a teacher.
The nagative form of the verb “to be”
| verb “to be” | The negative form |
|---|---|
| am | am not |
| is | isn’s |
| are | aren’t |
| was | wasn’t |
| were | weren’t |
Example
Simple Present tense form
The man isn't back.
I am not back.
They aren't back.
Simple Past tense form
He wasn't back.
They weren't back.
The Question and Answer of Sentence
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Example 1
Q:
Is he a teacher?A:
Yes, he is./No, he isn't. -
Example 2
Q:
Are you a teacher?A:
Yes, i am./No, i am not. -
Example 3
Q:
Were they teachers?A:
Yes, they were./No, they weren't.
More Examples
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Question:
Is he a doctor?Answer:
No, he isn't. -
Question:
Were they in the classroom yesterday?Answer:
Yes, they were.\No, they weren't. -
The negative form of the verb ’to be’ in the sentence
They weren't in the classroom yesterday.
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