In this second lesson, the instructor builds on the previous class where learners practiced forming sentences with “I am”. This lesson introduces new words and structures to help learners speak more naturally and confidently.
🔹 1. Using “not” – Negative Sentences
A new word introduced in this lesson is “not,” which means not / no / isn’t.
To make a negative sentence, simply place not after I am:
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I am not Ranjith.
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I am not a boy.
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I am not a nurse.
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I am not happy.
Learners are reminded to use a/an correctly when needed (for professions, roles, etc.) even if these words are often dropped in Kannada.
🔹 2. Forming Questions – “Am I…?”
Forming questions is easy—just switch the order:
I am → Am I
Examples:
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Am I Ranjith?
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Am I a boy?
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Am I a doctor?
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Am I happy?
This structure expresses “Am I…?” or “Am I really…?” in English.
🔹 3. Negative Questions – “Am I not…?”
To ask negative questions, use:
Am I not + (rest of the sentence)
Examples:
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Am I not Shilpa?
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Am I not a soldier?
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Am I not happy?
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Am I not a boy?
These mean “Aren’t I…?” in everyday English.
🔹 4. Common Mistakes to Avoid
The instructor highlights several common errors:
❌ Don’t use a/an before a name.
→ “I am not Anil” (correct), not “I am not an Anil.”
❌ Don’t drop a/an where it is required.
→ “I am not a girl” is correct, not “I am not girl.”
❌ Don’t place words in the wrong order.
→ “Am I not happy?” is correct, not “I not am happy” or similar.
🔹 5. Using “and” & “or” to Join Sentences
Using “and”
“And” connects two sentences or ideas:
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I am John and I am a teacher.
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I am a doctor and I am a boy.
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I am Shilpa and I am happy.
Using “or”
“Or” is used to connect alternatives:
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I am Ravi or I am Shilpa.
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I am a doctor or I am a teacher.
These examples help show how to combine simple sentences.
🔹 6. Practice Activity
The lesson ends with a small exercise:
Translate four Kannada sentences into English using the structures taught.