In the previous chapter, you learned how to form affirmative answers about continuous action using βareβ. In this lesson, we shall learn to form negative answers about continuous action using βareβ.
Construction of a negative answer using βareβ
The structure of a negative answer is as follows:
- No, + we/you/they/plural subject + are not + present participle (-ing form) of the main verb + other words + period (.)
In brief, we can say:
No, + subject + arenβt.
- No, we arenβt.
- No, you arenβt.
- No, they arenβt.
Examples of βareβ in negative answers
Letβs see how to use βareβ in negative answers about continuous action with some examples.
Here are some examples. The formation is as above.
Have a look-
- No, you are not learning technology.(No, you arenβt.)
- No, they are not quarrelling with each other.(No, they arenβt.)
- No, we are not listening to music.(No, we arenβt.)
- No, they are not going to their home town.Β (No, they arenβt.)
- No, we are not coming to the annual function of your college.(No, we arenβt.)
- No, students are not studying in the library.(No, they arenβt.)
- No, teachers are not teaching optional subjects.(No, they arenβt.)
- No, squirrels are not eating fruit under the tree.(No, they arenβt.)
- No, we are not brushing our teeth with toothpaste.(No, we arenβt.)
- No, the children are not laughing at me.(No, they arenβt.)
- No, cats are not crying on the roof.(No, they arenβt.)
- No, you are not frying snacks.(No, you arenβt.)
- No, you are not singing a song.(No, you arenβt.)
- No, they are not telling stories.(No, they arenβt.)
- No, we are not watching an action movie.(No, we arenβt.)
- No, you are not writing a drama.(No, you arenβt.)
- No, you are not feeling well now.(No, you arenβt.)
- No, girls are not reading a novel.(No, they arenβt.)
- No, you are not closing the door.(No, you arenβt.)
- No, dogs are not catching a ball.(No, they arenβt.)
- No, the boys are not playing cricket.(No, they arenβt.)
- No, they are not glorifying it.(No, they arenβt.)
- No, monkeys are not drinking water.(No, they arenβt.)
- No, maids are not cleaning the house.(No, they arenβt.)
- No, dogs are not pulling it.(No, they arenβt.)
- No, parrots are not pushing it.(No, they arenβt.)
- No, you are not opening the window.(No, you arenβt.)
- No, you are not booking a ticket.(No, you arenβt.)
- No, students are not standing.(No, they arenβt.)
- No, the girls are not sitting.(No, they arenβt.)
Related Lessons-
- Use of is:Β questions
- Use of are:Β continuousΒ action
- Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β negative sentences
- Use of are:Β questionsΒ of continuous action
- Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β affirmative answers
- Β Β Β Β Β Β Β Β negative answers
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