HE DOESN'T GO BIKING BECAUSE HIS BIKE IS BROKEN

In this lesson, we talk about biking and using the simple present tense in the negative form. We learn how to say why someone doesn’t do an activity. This is useful for everyday conversations when you explain your routine or changes in it.

Examples:

• He doesn't go biking because his bike is broken.

• I don't ride my bike to school.

• Does she go biking on weekends?

GRAMMAR: Simple Present Negative (don’t / doesn’t)

To express negative statements in the present, we use don’t (do not) or doesn’t (does not).

Structure:

• I/You/We/They + don’t + base verb

• He/She/It + doesn’t + base verb

Examples:

• I don’t ride my bike in the rain.

• He doesn’t go biking because his bike is broken.

• They don’t like biking alone.

To ask questions:

• Do you go biking?

• Does he ride his bike often?

VOCABULARY

1. Biking – riding a bicycle.

2. Broken – not working or damaged.

3. Helmet – protective gear for the head.

4. Fix – to repair something.

5. Flat tire – when a tire has no air.

6. Ride – to move on a bicycle.

7. Path – a small road for walking or biking.

8. Mechanic – a person who fixes bikes or cars.

9. Tools – items used to fix things.

10. Safety – being protected from danger.

USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• My bike is broken.

• He doesn’t ride his bike anymore.

• I need to fix my bike.

• Do you want to go biking?

• I like biking on weekends.

SENTENCES

Positive:

• I go biking every Sunday.

• She rides her bike to school.

Negative:

• He doesn’t go biking now.

• I don’t ride my bike at night.

Questions:

• Do you go biking?

• Does she have a bike?

Answers:

• Yes, I do. I ride every weekend.

• No, he doesn’t. His bike is broken.

CONVERSATION

Liam: Hey Jake, do you want to go biking this afternoon?

Jake: I can’t. My bike is broken.

Liam: Oh no! What happened?

Jake: The chain came off and the tire is flat.

Liam: That’s too bad. Are you going to fix it?

Jake: Yes, I’ll take it to the bike shop tomorrow.

Liam: Cool. Let me know when it’s ready. We can ride together again.

Jake: Sure! I miss biking with you.

READING

Jake loves biking, but today he doesn’t go biking. His bike is broken. The tire is flat, and the brakes don’t work. He feels sad because he usually rides every day after school. His friend Liam wants to go biking with him, but Jake says no. Tomorrow, Jake will take his bike to a mechanic. He hopes to fix it soon and ride again.

Questions and Answers:

1. Why doesn’t Jake go biking today?

   • Because his bike is broken.

2. What is wrong with his bike?

   • The tire is flat, and the brakes don’t work.

3. Who wants to go biking with Jake?

   • His friend Liam.