A1 · مبتدی فصل 7

Asking Questions and Saying No

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Chapter in 30 Seconds

Unlock the power of conversation by learning to ask questions and express negation with confidence.

  • Form negative sentences using 'not'.
  • Construct simple questions with the verb 'to be'.
  • Ask for information using Wh-words like What and Where.
Ask, deny, and discover: master the art of dialogue!

چی یاد می‌گیری

Get ready to chat! In this chapter, you'll discover how to ask simple questions and say no clearly, making conversations much easier. Soon you'll be asking "What's your name? and saying I'm not tired!" like a pro.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this chapter, you will be able to:

  1. 1
    By the end you will be able to: Form basic negative sentences correctly.
  2. 2
    By the end you will be able to: Ask and answer simple questions about identity and ability.

راهنمای فصل

مرور کلی

Mastering how to ask simple questions and confidently say no is a cornerstone for any beginner learning English. This chapter will equip you with essential tools to start engaging in basic conversations right away. You'll learn the fundamental English asking questions and saying no structures that are crucial for A1 English grammar, helping you navigate everyday interactions with ease.
We'll break down how to form negative sentences using 'not' with the verb 'be' (like
I am not hungry
) and then expand on general negation using helper verbs. You'll also discover the straightforward method for asking yes/no questions with 'be' (like
Are you a student?
). Furthermore, we'll introduce the powerful English Wh-questions (What, Where, When) to gather more specific information, and show you how to use the verb 'can' for both asking about abilities and declining requests.
By the end of this guide, you'll feel much more confident expressing yourself and understanding others.

این گرامر چطور کار می‌کنه

Let's dive into how these simple yet powerful grammar tools function. When you want to state that something is not true or someone is not something, you primarily use 'not' after the verb 'be' (am, is, are). For example,
I am not tired.
or "She isn't here." Notice how we often use contractions like 'isn't' and 'aren't' in casual speech.
To turn a statement with 'be' into a question, it's incredibly simple: just move the 'be' verb to the beginning of the sentence. So,
You are happy
becomes
Are you happy?
For making other types of sentences negative, particularly those with action verbs, you'll often need a helper verb like 'do' before 'not'. For instance,
I do not like coffee
or "He doesn't speak French." This 'do' verb changes form to 'does' for 'he', 'she', 'it' in the present simple. When asking for specific information, we use Wh-questions like What, Where, and When.
If the sentence uses the verb 'be', the Wh-word comes first, followed by 'be':
Where is the park?
. If it has an action verb, you'll use 'do' after the Wh-word:
What do you like?
. Finally, the verb 'can' is special.
To ask a question, you swap the subject and 'can':
Can you help me?
. To say no, you use 'cannot' or its common contraction, 'can't': "I can't go."

اشتباهات رایج

Learning to ask questions and say no effectively sometimes involves avoiding common pitfalls. Here are a few:
  1. 1✗ Wrong: I not am ready.
✓ Correct: I am not ready.
*Explanation:* The word 'not' always comes immediately after the 'be' verb (am, is, are).
  1. 1✗ Wrong: You are hungry?
✓ Correct: Are you hungry?
*Explanation:* For yes/no questions with 'be', invert the subject and the 'be' verb.
  1. 1✗ Wrong: Where you live?
✓ Correct: Where do you live?
*Explanation:* When asking a Wh-question about an action, you need the helper verb 'do' (or 'does') after the Wh-word.

مکالمات واقعی

Here are a few quick chats to show these grammar points in action.

Dialogue 1: Meeting Someone New

A

A

Hello! What's your name?
B

B

Hi! My name is Maria. What's your name?
A

A

I'm Tom. Are you from Spain, Maria?
B

B

No, I'm not from Spain. I'm from Mexico.

Dialogue 2: Making Plans

A

A

Are you busy this evening?
B

B

Yes, I am. I can't meet tonight.
A

A

Oh, okay. When can you meet?
B

B

Maybe tomorrow? I'm not busy then.

Dialogue 3: Quick Questions

A

A

Excuse me, is this the bus stop?
B

B

Yes, it is.
A

A

Great! When does the next bus come?
B

B

In five minutes.

سؤالات رایج

Q: How do I make a simple English sentence negative at an A1 level?

For sentences with the verb 'be' (am, is, are), simply put 'not' right after it, like

He is not happy.
For other verbs, you usually add 'do not' (or 'don't') before the main verb, such as
I do not understand.

Q: What are the easiest ways to ask basic questions in English?

The simplest way is to invert the subject and the verb 'be' (e.g.,

Is she here?
). For more specific information, use Wh-words like What, Where, or When at the beginning, often followed by 'do/does' for actions (e.g.,
What do you like?
) or 'be' (e.g.,
Where is it?
).

Q: Can I always just say no to answer a question in English?

While you *can* say no, it's often more polite and natural to use a full negative sentence. For example, instead of just No to

Are you tired?
, say "No, I'm not tired. Using just no" can sometimes sound a bit direct or abrupt.

Q: How do I use 'can' for questions and negatives in elementary English?

To ask a question with 'can', you put 'can' before the subject (e.g.,

Can you swim?
). To make a negative sentence, put 'not' after 'can', often contracted to 'can't' (e.g., "I can't come").

بافت فرهنگی

In English-speaking cultures, direct questions and negative statements are common and generally accepted, especially at an A1 level where clarity is key. While you learn to say no directly (e.g.,
I am not hungry
), it's also good to know that native speakers sometimes soften a direct no with a brief explanation or apology (e.g., "I can't go, I'm busy.
). Always use polite terms like
please and thank you" when asking questions to maintain a friendly tone.

مثال‌های کلیدی (8)

1

I'm not tired after that long flight.

بعد از اون پرواز طولانی، من خسته نیستم.

منفی کردن در انگلیسی: گفتن 'نیست' (am not, isn't, aren't)
2

The new restaurant isn't open on Mondays.

رستوران جدید دوشنبه‌ها باز نیست.

منفی کردن در انگلیسی: گفتن 'نیست' (am not, isn't, aren't)
3

Am I late for class?

آیا برای کلاس دیر کردم؟

آماده‌ای؟ سوالات انگلیسی با فعل 'be'
4

Are you a student?

آیا تو دانش‌آموز هستی؟

آماده‌ای؟ سوالات انگلیسی با فعل 'be'
5

I don't have any battery left.

شارژ گوشیم تموم شده.

نفی در انگلیسی: استفاده صحیح از 'not'
6

She isn't on Instagram anymore.

اون دیگه تو اینستاگرام نیست.

نفی در انگلیسی: استفاده صحیح از 'not'
7

What is your Instagram handle?

آیدی اینستاگرامت چیه؟

پرسش‌های Wh در انگلیسی: چه، کجا، چه وقت
8

Where is the nearest Starbucks?

نزدیک‌ترین استارباکس کجاست؟

پرسش‌های Wh در انگلیسی: چه، کجا، چه وقت

نکات و ترفندها (4)

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با "isn't" و "aren't" راحت باش

وقتی با دوستات چت می‌کنی یا حرف می‌زنی، اینا باعث میشه خیلی طبیعی‌تر به نظر بیای. خیلی هم رایج هستن. مثلاً: "They aren't coming."
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: منفی کردن در انگلیسی: گفتن 'نیست' (am not, isn't, aren't)
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تمرین کن جای فعل‌ها رو عوض کنی!

فکر کن یه جمله خبری داری (مثلاً 'You are happy.'). حالا فقط دو کلمه اول رو با هم عوض کن: 'Are you happy؟' اینو هر روز تمرین کن تا قلقش دستت بیاد.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: آماده‌ای؟ سوالات انگلیسی با فعل 'be'
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قانون کمک‌کننده

تصور کن میخوای بگی یه کاری رو دوست نداری یا انجام نمیدی. هیچ‌وقت نگو I not like یا She not go. فعل‌های حرکتی همیشه یه کمک‌کننده مثل "don't« یا »doesn't" لازم دارن تا منفی بشن.
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: نفی در انگلیسی: استفاده صحیح از 'not'
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مراقب 'Do' باش

هیچوقت نگو 'Where you live?'. همیشه برای فعل‌های عادی (غیر از be) از فعل کمکی 'do' استفاده کن: 'Where DO you live?'
frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: پرسش‌های Wh در انگلیسی: چه، کجا، چه وقت

واژگان کلیدی (6)

not negation marker what asking for information where asking for location can expressing ability tired feeling of fatigue ready prepared for action

Real-World Preview

coffee

At the Café

Review Summary

  • Subject + be + not
  • Be + subject + ...?
  • Wh-word + be + subject?
  • Subject + can + verb

اشتباهات رایج

In English, we use 'not' as the adverb for negation, not 'no'. 'No' is usually used for direct answers.

Wrong: I no happy.
صحیح: I am not happy.

To make a question, you must invert the subject and the verb 'to be'.

Wrong: You are tired?
صحیح: Are you tired?

Even with a Wh-word, the subject and verb must remain inverted in a question.

Wrong: What you are?
صحیح: What are you?

Next Steps

You have done a fantastic job! Keep asking questions and don't be afraid to make mistakes.

Watch an English interview and write down 3 questions you hear.

Continue to: The Basics of Time and Space

تمرین سریع (10)

اشتباه رو توی ترتیب کلمات پیدا و درست کن.

Find and fix the mistake:

Why you are late?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Why are you late?
توی سوال‌هایی که فعل 'be' دارن، باید جای فاعل و فعل رو عوض کنیم: 'are you'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: پرسش‌های Wh در انگلیسی: چه، کجا، چه وقت

اشتباه رو تو جمله پیدا کن و درستش کن.

Find and fix the mistake:

We isn't going to the party.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: We aren't going to the party.
فاعل 'We' جمعه، پس به 'are not' (aren't) نیاز داره، نه 'isn't'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: منفی کردن در انگلیسی: گفتن 'نیست' (am not, isn't, aren't)

جای خالی رو با کلمه Wh درست پر کن.

___ is the WiFi password?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: What
ما از 'What' برای پرسیدن اطلاعات درباره چیزها مثل رمز عبور استفاده می‌کنیم.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: پرسش‌های Wh در انگلیسی: چه، کجا، چه وقت

کدوم جمله درسته؟

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Can she sing well?
برای سوال با can، اول Can میاد، بعد فاعل، بعد شکل ساده فعل. Can برای she تغییر نمیکنه و به do/does نیازی نداره.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Can: پرسش‌ها و منفی‌ها

جای خالی رو پر کن

I ___ a student.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: am not
برای فعل 'be' (am)، فقط 'not' رو بعدش اضافه می‌کنیم.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: نفی در انگلیسی: استفاده صحیح از 'not'

شکل صحیح رو برای کامل کردن سوال انتخاب کن.

___ you speak French?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Can
Can برای پرسیدن در مورد توانایی استفاده میشه و به فعل کمکی مثل do یا are نیاز نداره.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: Can: پرسش‌ها و منفی‌ها

جمله درست رو انتخاب کن.

Choose the correct sentence:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: I'm not hungry.
برای 'I'، فرم کوتاه منفی درست 'I'm not' هست.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: منفی کردن در انگلیسی: گفتن 'نیست' (am not, isn't, aren't)

اشتباه رو پیدا کن و درستش کن

Find and fix the mistake:

They no have a car.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: They don't have a car.
برای فاعل 'they' به فعل کمکی 'do' + 'not' (don't) نیاز داریم.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: نفی در انگلیسی: استفاده صحیح از 'not'

اشتباه رو توی جمله پیدا کن و درستش کن.

Find and fix the mistake:

You are a student?

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Are you a student?
برای ساختن یه سوال 'yes/no' با 'to be'، باید فاعل و فعل 'be' رو جابجا کنی. 'You are' میشه 'Are you'.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: آماده‌ای؟ سوالات انگلیسی با فعل 'be'

کدوم جمله از نظر گرامری درسته؟

Choose the correct question:

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: Where do you live?
برای فعل 'live'، به فعل کمکی 'do' نیاز داریم.

frontend.learn_grammar.from_rule: پرسش‌های Wh در انگلیسی: چه، کجا، چه وقت

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سوالات رایج (6)

فقط 'not' رو بذار بعد از 'am', 'is' یا 'are'. مثلاً:
I am not here.
یا
She is not happy.
'isn't' و 'aren't' فرم‌های کوتاه هستن که تو انگلیسی روزمره و نوشته‌های غیررسمی (مثل پیام دادن) خیلی رایج‌ترن. اینا باعث میشن جمله‌ها طبیعی‌تر به نظر بیان. مثلاً: "He isn't home."
فقط فعل 'be' (am, is, are) و فاعل رو جابجا کن! مثلاً، 'You are happy' میشه 'Are you happy؟'.
درسته که توی مکالمات غیررسمی ممکنه متوجه بشن، اما از نظر گرامری، سوالات 'yes/no' انگلیسی با 'be' نیاز دارن که 'be' قبل از فاعل بیاد. 'Are you tired؟' راه استاندارد و واضح‌تریه.
No رو برای جواب‌های کوتاه (مثلاً، "No, I don't«) یا قبل از اسم‌ها (مثل »I have no money«) استفاده کن. »Not« رو فقط برای منفی کردن فعل به کار ببر (مثلاً، »I am not ready").
"Don't« رو برای »I«, »you«, »we« و »they« استفاده کن. »Doesn't« فقط برای »he«, »she« و »it« به کار میره. مثلاً، »I don't go« ولی »He doesn't go."
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