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We start the imperative sentences with ‘do not’ to make them negative sentences.

S. No. Imperative sentences Negative sentences

1. Shut the window. Do not shut the window.
2. Switch on the fan. Do not switch on the fan.

3. Climb the stairs. Do not climb the stairs.

4. Clean the room. Do not clean the room.
5. Run fast. Do not run fast.

In the simple present tense, we use Do and Does to make negative sentences.

Read these sentences.
1. She goes to school daily.

Negative: She does not go to school daily.

2. We pray to God.

Negative: We do not pray to God.

Know More

• ‘Do’ is used with plural nouns (we, you, they). ‘Do’ is used with I also, which is
an exception.
• ‘Does’ is used with singular nouns (he, she, it)
• Contractions: do not – don’t, does not – doesn't

Practice

Check Your Understanding 4C Conceptual Learning

Convert the affirmative sentences into negative sentences.

1. I can stand on one foot for ten minutes.

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2. I am searching for new words in the dictionary.

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3. I have purchased a precious gift for you.

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