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It’s not diet food!

Hi there all of you English Grammar Fans. Today, I’d like to teach you the difference between am not and do not. A lot of my students have said that they feel confused with this point. Maybe you are too? I hope today’s lesson can help you remember this English Grammar easily!

We use am not + noun

• I am not Jack, I’m Michael. Not, I do not Jack
• Jack is not the president. He is the VP.
• Bob is not a student. He is the instructor.

We also use am not + gerund

• I am not watching much TV these days. Not, I do not watching ~
• Jack is not working in head office anymore.
• This restaurant is not serving dessert on weekdays.

We also use am not + adjective

• I am not tired today. Not, I do not tired ~
• Jack is not younger than Bob.
• This restaurant is not expensive and the food is delicious.

We use do not + verb

• I do not understand economics very much. Not, I am not understand ~
• Jack does not live in New York anymore.
• This restaurant does not serve many appetizers.

Now it’s your turn. How about trying to write an original sentence using some of the above patterns. Use the comment box below!

If you know anyone who has trouble with this English language point, why not help them out! Just share this lesson with them.

Thanks for studying today!