How to Use Are in Negative Answers About Continuous Action

In the previous chapter, you learned how to form affirmative answers about continuous action using ‘are’. In this lesson, we shall learn to form negative answers about continuous action using ‘are’.

Construction of a negative answer using ‘are’

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 + aren’t.

• No, we aren’t.
  An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 429
• No, you aren’t.
  An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 403
• No, they aren’t.
  An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 429

Examples of ‘are’ in negative answers

Let’s see how to use ‘are’ in negative answers about continuous action with some examples.

Here are some examples. The formation is as above.

Have a look-

1. No, you are not learning technology.
   An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 403
   (No, you aren’t.)
2. No, they are not quarrelling with each other.
   An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 403
   (No, they aren’t.)
3. No, we are not listening to music.
   An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 429
   (No, we aren’t.)
4. No, they are not going to their home town.
   An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 403
    (No, they aren’t.)
5. No, we are not coming to the annual function of your college.
   An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 429
   (No, we aren’t.)
6. No, students are not studying in the library.
   An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 403
   (No, they aren’t.)
7. No, teachers are not teaching optional subjects.
   An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 403
   (No, they aren’t.)
8. No, squirrels are not eating fruit under the tree.
   An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 403
   (No, they aren’t.)
9. No, we are not brushing our teeth with toothpaste.
   An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 403
   (No, we aren’t.)
10. No, the children are not laughing at me.
    An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 403
    (No, they aren’t.)
11. No, cats are not crying on the roof.
    An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 429
    (No, they aren’t.)
12. No, you are not frying snacks.
    An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 403
    (No, you aren’t.)
13. No, you are not singing a song.
    An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 403
    (No, you aren’t.)
14. No, they are not telling stories.
    An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 403
    (No, they aren’t.)
15. No, we are not watching an action movie.
    An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 403
    (No, we aren’t.)
16. No, you are not writing a drama.
    An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 403
    (No, you aren’t.)
17. No, you are not feeling well now.
    An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 403
    (No, you aren’t.)
18. No, girls are not reading a novel.
    An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 429
    (No, they aren’t.)
19. No, you are not closing the door.
    An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 429
    (No, you aren’t.)
20. No, dogs are not catching a ball.
    An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 403
    (No, they aren’t.)
21. No, the boys are not playing cricket.
    An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 403
    (No, they aren’t.)
22. No, they are not glorifying it.
    An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 403
    (No, they aren’t.)
23. No, monkeys are not drinking water.
    An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 403
    (No, they aren’t.)
24. No, maids are not cleaning the house.
    An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 403
    (No, they aren’t.)
25. No, dogs are not pulling it.
    An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 403
    (No, they aren’t.)
26. No, parrots are not pushing it.
    An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 403
    (No, they aren’t.)
27. No, you are not opening the window.
    An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 403
    (No, you aren’t.)
28. No, you are not booking a ticket.
    An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 403
    (No, you aren’t.)
29. No, students are not standing.
    An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 403
    (No, they aren’t.)
30. No, the girls are not sitting.
    An HTTP error occurred during file retrieval. Error Code: 403
    (No, they aren’t.)

Related Lessons-

1. Use of is: questions
2. Use of are: continuous action
3.                negative sentences
4. Use of are: questions of continuous action
5.               affirmative answers
6.               negative answers

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