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Negative Questions: Question Word Verb 1 Subject Verb 2 Complement

This document provides examples and exercises for using negative questions in English. Negative questions are questions formed using question words like "why" or "why not" combined with a negative verb like "didn't" or "can't". The document contains examples of conversations using negative questions and matching and conversation exercises for students to practice. The answer key provides the correct responses to the exercises.

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Negative Questions: Question Word Verb 1 Subject Verb 2 Complement

This document provides examples and exercises for using negative questions in English. Negative questions are questions formed using question words like "why" or "why not" combined with a negative verb like "didn't" or "can't". The document contains examples of conversations using negative questions and matching and conversation exercises for students to practice. The answer key provides the correct responses to the exercises.

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NEGATIVE QUESTIONS

NAME:________________
DATE:___________

An English-Zone.Com Worksheet
QUESTION WORD

VERB 1

SUBJECT

VERB 2

COMPLEMENT

Why

didnt
Arent
cant

you
they
Sara

come
studying
come

to class yesterday?
at the library today?
to the party?

Why

Example A:
A: I didnt eat lunch earlier this afternoon.
B: Why not? Didnt you have enough time?
A: No, I didnt. I was too busy on the phone.

Example B:
A: I cant come to the party tomorrow night.
B: Why not? Why cant you come to the party?
A: Because I already have plans.

Exercise A. MATCHING: Match the sentences to the negative questions.


____1. I dont like to eat steak.
____2. Susan isnt going to graduate this year.
____3. I didnt go in the water at the beach.
____4. This hot weather is really too much!
____5. I think that guy is famous
____6. This hotel looks really familiar.
____7. Im sorry, but Im too busy.
____8. I saw that same sign 10 minutes ago!

A. Really? Wont you make a little bit of time for me?


B. Why not? Cant you swim?
C. Really? Dont you like our California weather?
D. Why not? Didnt she pass her chemistry exam?
E. Didnt we just drive by here a few minutes ago?
F. Why not? Dont you like beef?
G. Isnt he that actor from Titanic?
H. Didnt we stay here once before?

Exercise B. CONVERSATIONS: Make negative questions in the conversations below:


1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

A: I dont like to eat pizza.


B: Why not? ________________________________________________________________
A: _______________________________________________________________________
A: Are you ready for the test tomorrow?
B: No, Im not
A: Why not? Why_____________________________________________________________
B: ________________________________________________________________________
A: That vocabulary exercise looks very familiar.
B: ________________________________________________________________________
A: I think youre right. We did do it last week!
A: I wont be in class tomorrow.
B: Why not? Why_____________________________________________________________
A: Because__________________________________________________________________
A: I dont like broccoli, cauliflower, bell peppers, or squash!
B: Really? __________________________________________________________________
A: Yes, of course I do. I like a few vegetables, just not many.
A: Lee-Anne got lost on her way to the job interview yesterday.
B: ________________________________________________________________________
A: I guess not. She should buy a map and keep it in her car.
A: Jason hasnt found a job yet.
B: Why not? Why_____________________________________________________________
A: Because__________________________________________________________________
A: John really wants to have a pet, but hes allergic to cats and dogs.
B: ________________________________________________________________________
A: Yes, I suppose he could get a bird or a fish.
http://English-Zone.Com - the BEST English-learning site on the Net. Learn English online, print class materials, play games, and more!
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NEGATIVE QUESTIONS

-ANSWER KEY-

An English-Zone.Com Worksheet
QUESTION WORD

VERB 1

SUBJECT

VERB 2

COMPLEMENT

Why

didnt
Arent
cant

you
they
Sara

come
studying
come

to class yesterday?
at the library today?
to the party?

Why

Example A:
A: I didnt eat lunch earlier this afternoon.
B: Why not? Didnt you have enough time?
A: No, I didnt. I was too busy on the phone.

Example B:
A: I cant come to the party tomorrow night.
B: Why not? Why cant you come to the party?
A: Because I already have plans.

Exercise A. MATCHING: Match the sentences to the negative questions.


__f_1. I dont like to eat steak.
__d_2. Susan isnt going to graduate this year.
__b_3. I didnt go in the water at the beach.
__c_4. This hot weather is really too much!
__g_5. I think that guy is famous
__h_6. This hotel looks really familiar.
__a_7. Im sorry, but Im too busy.
__e_8. I saw that same sign 10 minutes ago!

A. Really? Wont you make a little bit of time for me?


B. Why not? Cant you swim?
C. Really? Dont you like our California weather?
D. Why not? Didnt she pass her chemistry exam?
E. Didnt we just drive by here a few minutes ago?
F. Why not? Dont you like beef?
G. Isnt he that actor from Titanic?
H. Didnt we stay here once before?

Exercise B. CONVERSATIONS: Make negative questions in the conversations below:


1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

A: I dont like to eat pizza.


B: Why not? Why dont you like pizza?_/ Dont you like pepperoni?_/ etc.___________________
A: _______________________________________________________________________
A: Are you ready for the test tomorrow?
B: No, Im not
A: Why not? Why arent you ready for the test? / Why didnt you study? / Why didnt you get help?
B: ________________________________________________________________________
A: That vocabulary exercise looks very familiar.
B: Didnt we do the same exercise last week? / Didnt we do this before? / etc.
.
A: I think youre right. We did do it last week!
A: I wont be in class tomorrow.
B: Why not? Why wont you be here? / Why arent you coming? / etc.
.
A: Because__________________________________________________________________
A: I dont like broccoli, cauliflower, bell peppers, or squash!
B: Really? Dont you like vegetables? / Dont you eat vegies? / etc.
.
A: Yes, of course I do. I like a few vegetables, just not many.
A: Lee-Anne got lost on her way to the job interview yesterday.
B: Didnt she take a map? / Didnt she get directions? / etc.
.
A: I guess not. She should buy a map and keep it in her car.
A: Jason hasnt found a job yet.
B: Why not? Why hasnt he found a job yet?
.
A: Because__________________________________________________________________
A: John really wants to have a pet, but hes allergic to cats and dogs.
B: Why doesnt he get some other kind of pet? / Cant he get a fish or bird? / etc.
.
A: Yes, I suppose he could get a bird or a fish.
http://English-Zone.Com - the BEST English-learning site on the Net. Learn English online, print class materials, play games, and more!
All English-Zone.Com materials Kaye Mastin Mallory - Permission is granted to print this page for personal or class use only.

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