Present Simple Negative: Multiple Choice
A1 Level
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My grandma blank use a computer. She writes letters by hand.
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Choose the words that complete each negative sentence.
My grandma _____ use a computer. She writes letters by hand.
The new café _____ expensive. A coffee costs only two pounds.
My friends _____ football on Sundays. They go swimming.
We _____ have a garden, but we've got a big balcony.
Your keys _____ in the kitchen. Look in your coat pocket.
Anna _____ meat. She's a vegetarian.
Ben _____ need a coat today. It's very warm.
Our classroom _____ very big. There are only ten desks in it.
My parents _____ speak English, so I talk to the doctor for them.
My dad _____ the car to work. He cycles.
The children _____ tired, so they want to play outside.
My sister _____ at home in the mornings. She goes to college.
We _____ on Saturdays. It's our day off.
Our cat _____ milk. It only likes water.
I _____ understand this word. Can you help me?
These shoes _____ new. They're five years old.
My old phone _____ ring very loudly, so I sometimes miss calls.
My cousins _____ near us. They live in Scotland.
My brother _____ his room. It's always a mess.
We _____ ready yet. Can you wait five minutes?
Grammar review
Most negative mistakes come from using be where you need do, or do where you need be. Check the next word. If it's a verb, use don't or doesn't and keep the verb without -s: Leo doesn't cook. If it's an adjective, a place or a noun, use isn't or aren't: The lift isn't slow.
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