Hi, everyone. It’s Lynn again.
Welcome to my video.
Today, we're going to be talking about making negative contractions using ‘not’.
Now, this is one that you should pay really close attention to because
if you memorize it properly and you pronounce it properly,
you're going to sound just like a native speaker.
Let's take a look.
Okay, let's take a look at my list of four common contractions using negative sentences.
Now, I will repeat each example twice.
I’ll say the first one slowly.
And the second time I’ll say it quickly like a native speaker.
So remember it's really important that you repeat after me out loud each time.
Okay, the first one, ‘is not’ = ‘isn't’.
‘He isn't home.’
Next.
‘are not’ = ‘aren't’.
‘They aren't coming to dinner.’
‘do not’ = ‘don't’.
‘I don't like doing homework.’
‘does not’ = ‘doesn't’.
‘She doesn't study very well.’
Great job, everybody. Let's move on.
Okay, now we're going to take a look at some dialogues.
These will help you know how and when to make contractions.
And how to pronounce them correctly.
Conversation 1.
Which of these can be made into contractions?
Yes, these ones.
“Why's he not here?”
“He doesn't like to come to class.”
Conversation 2.
Which of these can be made into contractions?
Yes, these ones.
“Are her parents rich?”
“No, they're not.” or “No, they aren't.”
Conversation 3.
Which of these can be made into contractions?
Yes, these ones.
“She doesn't like spicy food.”
“She's had a bad day.”
Conversation 4.
Which of these can be made into contractions?
Yes, these ones.
“Let's go eat lunch.”
“I don't feel hungry yet.”
Conversation 5.
Which of these can be made into contractions?
Yes, these ones.
“Is he tired?”
“No, he isn't.” or “No, he's not.”
Conversation 6.
Which of these can be made into contractions?
Yes, these ones.
“Are they working?”
“No, they aren't.” or “No, they're not.”
Okay, good job today, everyone.
That was a lot of information and I’m sure you worked hard.
Don't forget to keep on practicing.
And let me know how everything is going in the comments.
And be sure to check out my other videos
And I’ll see you next time.