Contractions with ‘not’
key notes:
1. What are Contractions with “Not”?
- Contractions with “not” combine a verb (like is, are, have) with “not” to create a shorter form. These contractions help make sentences easier to say and write.
2. Common Contractions with “Not”
Here are some of the most common contractions that include “not,” along with their meanings:
| Contraction | Verb + Not | Example Sentence |
|---|---|---|
| Don’t | Do + not | I don’t like broccoli. |
| Doesn’t | Does + not | He doesn’t play soccer. |
| Can’t | Cannot | You can’t eat dessert first. |
| Won’t | Will + not | She won’t go to the party. |
| Haven’t | Have + not | We haven’t seen that movie yet. |
| Isn’t | Is + not | It isn’t raining today. |
| Aren’t | Are + not | They aren’t here yet. |
3. How to Use Contractions with “Not”
- Make sure to use the correct contraction based on the verb you are using.
- Contractions with “not” can help sentences sound more natural and friendly. Examples:
- Instead of saying “I do not like carrots,” you can say, “I don’t like carrots.”
- Instead of saying “She is not happy,” you can say, “She isn’t happy.”
4. Important Notes:
- Be careful: In formal writing, it’s often better to use the full forms (e.g., “do not” instead of “don’t”).
- Practice: Use contractions in everyday speaking and writing to become more comfortable with them.
Practice Examples:
- Incorrect: “I do not want to go.”
- Correct: “I don’t want to go.”
- Incorrect: “He does not like to read.”
- Correct: “He doesn’t like to read.”
- Incorrect: “They are not coming to the show.”
- Correct: “They aren’t coming to the show.”
let’s practice!
