To make a verb negative in the present continuous tense, just add not. Be sure to watch the word order! It goes like this: subject → present form of verb to be → not →-ing form of the main verb.
Can you find these examples from the dialogue?
- We’re not planning to go to the UK. (We aren’t planning to go to the UK.)
- She’s not staying very long. (She isn’t staying very long.)
- I’m not going home until I see that exhibit!
Usage Reminder: What do you think is an informal way of asking What’s your opinion? |
