changing Present Simple Tense to negative and positive worksheets

Instructions for Students:

In this worksheet, you will practice transforming sentences from the Present Simple Tense into both negative and positive forms. Follow the examples provided and apply the rules of changing sentences in the Present Simple Tense.

Example: Original Sentence: She plays the piano. Negative Form: She does not play the piano. Positive Form: She plays the piano.

changing Present Simple Tense to negative and positive worksheets

Worksheet Structure:

Part 1: Negative Transformations 

1. Provide 20 different sentences in the Present Simple Tense.
2. Instruct students to rewrite each sentence in its negative form using the auxiliary verb “do/does + not” or “don’t/doesn’t.”
3. Ensure that these sentences cover various subjects (e.g., I, you, he, she, it, we, they) and different types of verbs (regular and irregular).

Example:

• Original Sentence: They eat pizza.
• Negative Form: They do not eat pizza.

changing Present Simple Tense to negative and positive worksheets

Part 2: Positive Transformations 

1. Provide 20 different sentences in the Present Simple Tense.
2. Instruct students to rewrite each sentence in its positive form.
3. Ensure that these sentences cover a range of subjects and verbs.

Example:

• Original Sentence: He doesn’t like ice cream.
• Positive Form: He likes ice cream.

changing Present Simple Tense to negative and positive worksheets

changing Present Simple Tense to negative and positive worksheets

Additional Tips:

1. Mix sentence types: Include affirmative sentences in the original list for negative transformations and negative sentences for positive transformations. This will challenge students to pay close attention to the structure.
2. Keep sentences age-appropriate and relevant to your students’ level of understanding and interests.
3. Add variety: Include questions and statements in your list of sentences. This will help students practice transforming different sentence types.
4. Include irregular verbs: Make sure to include sentences with irregular verbs, as they often require different transformation rules.
5. Provide answer keys: Create a separate answer sheet with all the correct transformations for easy grading.
6. Consider grouping sentences thematically: Group sentences by topics like daily routines, hobbies, or habits to make the worksheet more engaging.

By following this structure and these tips, you can create a comprehensive worksheet that helps students practice changing sentences from the Present Simple Tense to both negative and positive forms.

changing Present Simple Tense to negative and positive worksheets