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Present Simple: Negatives

Learn how to make negative sentences using do not (don't) with action verbs.

To make negative statements in the Present Simple with action verbs, we place do not before the base verb.

I do not like coffee.

We also use this to talk about daily habits we don't do:

I do not drink tea.

Practice

Follow along with these examples to strengthen your understanding.

Do you like coffee?

I do not like coffee.

Do you like tea?

I do not like tea.

Do you drink milk?

I do not drink milk.

Do you drink juice?

I do not drink juice.

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