Negations in English grammar are an essential aspect to understand in order to communicate effectively. They allow us to express the opposite of a statement, a denial or a refusal. There are different ways to form negations in English, but the most common method is by using the words “not” or “no” in combination with auxiliary verbs such as “do,” “does,” “did,” “is,” “am,” “are,” “was,” “were,” “have,” “has,” “had,” “can,” “could,” “will,” “would,” “shall,” and “should.” These auxiliary verbs help to create a negative statement by adding a negative meaning to the main verb. In this set of exercises, you will practice negations in various forms and tenses. Remember to pay close attention to the hints provided, as they will guide you on which negation form to use.
Negation Exercises for English Grammar
I *don’t* like to eat seafood.
She *isn’t* going to the party tonight.
They *aren’t* playing soccer this weekend.
The cat *didn’t* catch the mouse.
We *haven’t* seen that movie yet.
He *won’t* be attending the meeting.
I *can’t* believe she said that!
She *didn’t* catch the bus on time.
They *haven’t* finished their homework yet.
He *isn’t* feeling well today.
You *aren’t* allowed to park here.
I *don’t* think it will rain today.
We *didn’t* go on vacation this year.
He *hasn’t* called me back.
She *won’t* be joining us for dinner.
I *couldn’t* find my keys this morning.
They *aren’t* getting married next month.
He *doesn’t* like to drink coffee.
We *haven’t* decided where to go for dinner.
She *isn’t* a fan of horror movies.
You *shouldn’t* talk with your mouth full.
I *don’t* know the answer to that question.
He *didn’t* buy a new car.
They *haven’t* been to Paris before.
She *isn’t* wearing a dress today.
We *won’t* be home for dinner tonight.
I *couldn’t* sleep last night.
He *doesn’t* want to join the club.
They *aren’t* coming to the concert.
She *didn’t* bring her umbrella.