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Negative Words in English: No, Not, Don’t, Didn’t

Negative Words in English: No, Not, Don’t, Didn’t

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Warm-up Questions

What negative words in English do you already know?
What is the difference between saying "no" and "not" in English?
Which negative word do you think is the hardest to use correctly: "no", "not", "don't", or "didn't"?

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Negative Words in English: No, Not, Don’t, Didn’t

Introduction and using "not" with be verbs and helping verbs (00:00 – 09:33)

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1. How can the sentence "I have friends" be made negative according to the lesson?

I am not friends.
I didn't friends.
I have no friends.
I not have friends.

2. Where does "not" go in a sentence with a be verb?

Before the noun only
At the end of the sentence
After the be verb
Before the subject

3. What is special about the word "cannot"?

It cannot be contracted.
It is only used in questions.
It is always written as two words.
It is a special exception and is one word.

Negative Words in English: No, Not, Don’t, Didn’t

Using "don't", "doesn't", and "didn't" (09:33 – 21:48)

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1. Which sentence is correct with the be verb?

You are not mad.
You don't mad.
You are no mad.
You not are mad.

2. Which negative form is correct for "He likes dogs"?

He not like dogs.
He doesn't like dogs.
He don't like dogs.
He doesn't likes dogs.

3. What is correct after "didn't" in the past tense?

Use the verb with -ed
Add -s to the verb
Use the past tense form like "went"
Use the base form of the verb

Negative Words in English: No, Not, Don’t, Didn’t

Using "no" with nouns and final review (21:48 – 25:20)

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1. What type of word usually comes after "no"?

A noun
A helping verb
A past tense verb
An adjective only

2. Why is "There was no bus" correct instead of using "not"?

Because "bus" is a noun
Because "no" is only for the past tense
Because "bus" is an adjective
Because "was" cannot take "not"

3. Which sentence does the speaker say is NOT correct?

I have no homework.
I don't have any homework.
I don't have no homework.
There was no bus.

Negative Words in English: No, Not, Don’t, Didn’t

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1. According to the video, which negative word is used with simple present verbs for "he", "she", and "it"?

no
doesn't
don't
didn't

2. What is the main grammar rule for negative sentences with "didn't"?

The main verb takes -ed
The main verb stays in the base form
Use "no" before the verb
Add -s to the main verb

3. In the lesson, where is "no" commonly used?

Only with future tense
Only in formal writing
With all be verbs
With nouns, especially in rules and signs

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

Negative Words in English: No, Not, Don’t, Didn’t

Which negative word do you personally make the most mistakes with, and why?
Can you make three example sentences using "not", "don't", and "no" correctly?
Why do you think double negatives like "I don't have no homework" are confusing for learners?
What practice activities help you remember grammar rules more easily?

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