HE ISN'T LATE FOR WORK

 In this lesson, we’ll focus on the sentence "He isn’t late for work." This is an example of how to describe someone’s punctuality using negative sentences in the present simple tense. Being on time is an important part of daily routines, especially in professional settings. Through this topic, we will explore how to express the opposite of being late, discuss grammar rules, key vocabulary, useful expressions, sentences, questions and answers, a conversation, and a reading passage that will help you practice.

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Grammar

Present Simple Tense - Negative Form

• To form the negative of the present simple tense, we use do not (don’t) or does not (doesn’t) + the base verb.
  • Example: "He doesn’t start work late."
• For third-person singular (he, she, it), we use does not (doesn’t) with the base form of the verb.
  • Example: "He isn’t late for work." (is not = isn’t)

Negative Contraction

• Is not = Isn’t (contraction in spoken and informal written English).
  • Example: "He isn’t late for work."

Being on Time

• Use late to describe someone arriving after the expected time.
  • Example: "He is never late for work."
• Use on time to describe punctuality.
  • Example: "He always arrives on time."

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Vocabulary

• Late: Arriving after the scheduled time.

  • Example: "He isn’t late for work."

• On time: Arriving at the correct or scheduled time.

  • Example: "He is always on time."

• Punctual: Being on time consistently.

  • Example: "He is very punctual."

• Arrive: To reach a place.

  • Example: "He arrives at work at 8:00 a.m."

• Work: A place where someone is employed.

  • Example: "He goes to work every day."

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Useful Expressions

• "He isn’t late for work."
• "She’s never late."
• "He always arrives on time."
• "He leaves early to make sure he’s not late."
• "Is he ever late for work?"

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Sentences

1. "He isn’t late for work because he leaves home early."
2. "She is never late for meetings."
3. "He arrives on time every day."
4. "They aren’t late for work today."
5. "He wasn’t late for work yesterday."

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Questions and Answers

1. Q: Is he late for work?

   • A: No, he isn’t late for work.

2. Q: Why isn’t he late for work?

   • A: He isn’t late because he leaves early.

3. Q: Does he ever arrive late?

   • A: No, he is always on time.

4. Q: Is she late for work today?

   • A: No, she isn’t late.

5. Q: How does he manage to never be late?

   • A: He manages by leaving his house early.

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Conversation

Lucy: Hey, have you seen John this morning?
Mark: Yeah, he’s already here. He isn’t late for work today.
Lucy: That’s great! He’s been on time every day this week.
Mark: I think he leaves earlier now to avoid traffic.
Lucy: Smart move. It’s important to be punctual.
Mark: Absolutely, especially at work.

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Reading: Never Late for Work

Peter is known for his punctuality. He isn’t late for work, ever. Every day, Peter leaves his house at 7:00 a.m. to ensure he gets to the office on time. His workday starts at 8:00 a.m., and he likes to arrive a few minutes early to prepare. Peter believes that being on time shows respect for his job and colleagues. His coworkers appreciate his reliability and know they can count on him. Even when the weather is bad or traffic is heavy, Peter isn’t late for work.