Introduction & Warm-up
Today's Objectives
Express Negatives
Say what is NOT true using am not, isn't, aren't
Ask Questions
Form yes/no questions and get information
Natural Conversation
Mix positive, negative, and questions naturally
Negative & Question Practice
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🎯 Why Learn Questions?
Real conversation isn't just positive statements! You need to say what's NOT true .
Structure
Making Negatives with "To Be"
To make negative sentences, add not after the "to be" verb. You can use full forms or contractions.
| Subject + Verb | Full Negative | Contraction | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| I am | I am not | I'm not | I'm not hungry |
| He/She/It is | is not | isn't | She isn't here |
| You/We/They are | are not | aren't | They aren't ready |
Making Yes/No Questions with "To Be"
To ask yes/no questions, put the "to be" verb before the subject.
| Verb + Subject | Question | Short Answer (Yes) | Short Answer (No) | Example |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Am I | Am I late? | Yes, you are. | No, you aren't. | Am I late? |
| Is he/she/it | Is she here? | Yes, she is. | No, she isn't. | Is she here? |
| Are you/we/they | Are they ready? | Yes, they are. | No, they aren't. | Are they ready? |
Two Ways to Make Negatives
Method 1: Contract Subject + Verb
Method 2: Contract Verb + Not
Question Words + "To Be"
For information questions, use question words (What, Where, Who, How, etc.) + "to be" + subject:
Common Question Patterns
💡 Question Intonation
Yes/No Questions: Voice goes UP ↗ at the end
"Are you ready?" ↗
Information Questions: Voice goes DOWN ↘ at the end
"Where are you from?" ↘
Role-Play Scenarios
Clearing Up Misunderstandings
Scenario: Correcting Wrong Information
Your new friend has some wrong information about you. Use negative forms to correct the mistakes and clarify the truth about yourself.
Key Negative Forms Used:
Essential Negative Sentence Starters
Personal Corrections
Feelings & States
About Others
Practice
Simple Questions
Practice asking and answering basic questions with "to be"!
Is it true?
Practice simple yes/no questions with "to be"
Basic Questions:
"Are you a student?" - "Yes, I am." / "No, I'm not."
"Is she happy?" - "Yes, she is." / "No, she isn't."
Essential Negative Sentence Starters
Personal Corrections
Feelings & States
Who? What? Where?
Practice simple WH- questions with "to be"
Basic Information:
"What is your name?" - "I'm Anna."
"Where are you from?" - "I'm from Brazil."
Essential Negative Sentence Starters
About Others
About Others:
"Where is your teacher from?"
"How old is your best friend?"
Quiz
Sequential Quiz: Negatives & Questions
Test your understanding of negative forms and question formation with "to be".
I _____ tired today.
Express that you feel energetic (negative form).
_____ she your sister?
Ask a yes/no question about family relationship.
They _____ happy with the results.
Express dissatisfaction (negative form).
_____ you ready for the exam?
Ask about exam preparation.
The weather _____ good today.
Describe bad weather (negative form).
Skills Developed: You can now say what is NOT true and ask questions to get information. Next, you'll learn past forms of "to be" - was and were!