on July 17, 2023, 7:09 AM
Class 3 English Grammar Chapter 13 Simple Present Tense use of Do Not and Does Not in Present Indefinite Tense. Students can practice the sentences from the examples given here or from NCERT Book’s chapters. Before doing this chapter, must do chapter 12 to know the basics for Simple Present Tense (Negative). During the formation of negative sentences, we must know the use of do not or does not properly.
English Grammar for Grade 3 Chapter 13 Simple Present Tense – Negative
Class 3 English Grammar Chapter 13 Simple Present Tense – Negative
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Simple Present Tense (Do not and Does not)
In Simple Present Tense, we use ‘does not’ or ‘do not’ in negative sentences.
1. I, We, You, They or any plural noun (do not + verb)
2. He, She, It or any singular noun (does not + verb)
| Positive Sentences | Negative Sentences |
|---|---|
| We live in India. | We do not live in India. |
| You know this man. | You do not know this man. |
| The dog wags its tail. | The dog does not wag its tail. |
| I play cricket. | I do not play cricket. |
| Suraj speaks the truth. | Suraj does not speak the truth. |
| Positive Sentences | Negative Sentences |
|---|---|
| I agree with you. | I do not agree with you. |
| Reena writes neatly. | Reena does not write neatly. |
| Aman wastes time. | Aman does not waste time. |
| Riya and Sonali work here. | Riya and Sonali do not work here. |
| Children run fast. | Children do not run fast. |
Note: The verbs with do not or does not are not associated with s or es.
Convert the following sentences into negative sentences using ‘do not’ or ‘does not’.
- 1. Pooja and Rahul like each other.
- 2. Amit likes to eat rice and curry.
- 3. I love to play football.
- 4. The king helps the poor.
- 5. Father reads newspaper every morning.
- 6. They live near the school.
Answers:
1. Pooja and Rahul do not like each other.
2. Amit does not like to eat rice and curry.
3. I do not love to play football.
4. The king does not help the poor.
5. Father does not read newspaper every morning.
6. They do not live near the school.
