How to Use Are to Describe Negative Continuous Action

In this lesson, we shall learn to use ‘are’ to describe continuous negative action.

In this sentence, ‘are’ is used with another verb.

In these sentences, we use ‘are’ as a helping verb with the main verb. We should use the present participle of a verb which is the ‘-ing’ form of a verb.

Construction of a sentence using ‘are’

We can construct a sentence as:

• We/ you/ they/ plural subject + are+ present participle (-ing form) of the main verb + other words + full stop (.)

Examples of ‘are’ in a sentence about continuous action

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

Here are some examples. The formation is as above.

Have a look-

1. You are not learning technology.
   (main verb learn+ ing)
2. They are not quarrelling with each other.
   (main verb quarrel+ ing)
3. We are not listening to music.
   (main verb listen+ ing)
4. They are not going to their home town.
    (main verb go+ ing)
5. We are not coming to the annual function of your college.
    (main verb come+ ing)
6. Students are not studying in the library.
   (main verb study+ ing)
7. Teachers are not teaching optional subjects.
     (main verb teach+ ing)
8. Squirrels are not eating fruit under the tree.
   (main verb eat+ ing)
9. We are not brushing our teeth with toothpaste.
   (main verb brush+ ing)
10. Children are not laughing at me.
    (main verb laugh+ ing)
11. Cats are not crying on the roof.
    (main verb cry+ ing)
12. You are not frying snacks.
    (main verb fry+ ing)
13. You are not singing a song.
    (main verb say+ ing)
14. They are not telling stories.
    (main verb tell+ ing)
15. We are not watching an action movie.
    (main verb watch + ing)
16. You are not writing a drama.
    (main verb write+ ing)
17. You are not feeling well now.
    (main verb feel+ ing)
18. Girls are not reading a novel.
    (main verb read+ ing)
19. You are not closing the door.
    (main verb close+ ing)
20. Dogs are not catching a ball.
    (main verb catch+ ing)
21. The boys are not playing cricket.
    (main verb play+ ing)
22. They are not glorifying it.
    (main verb glorify+ ing)
23. Monkeys are not drinking water.
    (main verb drink+ ing)
24. Maids are not cleaning the house.
    (main verb clean+ ing)
25. Dogs are not pulling it.
    (main verb pull+ ing)
26. Parrots are not pushing it.
    (main verb push+ ing)
27. You are not opening the window.
    (main verb open+ ing)
28. You are not booking a ticket.
    (main verb book+ ing)
29. Students are not standing.
    (main verb stand+ ing)
30. Girls are not sitting.
    (main verb sit+ ing)

 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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