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Negative interrogative sentences are used for:
Negative interrogative sentences are used for:
Negative interrogative sentences imply that the speaker expects a certain answer with what type of question?
Negative interrogative sentences imply that the speaker expects a certain answer with what type of question?
What is the most likely purpose of the following negative interrogative sentence: 'Why wasn’t I informed of this meeting earlier?'
What is the most likely purpose of the following negative interrogative sentence: 'Why wasn’t I informed of this meeting earlier?'
Which of the following is contracted with the word 'not' in negative interrogative sentences?
Which of the following is contracted with the word 'not' in negative interrogative sentences?
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In spoken English, 'not' is often reduced to:
In spoken English, 'not' is often reduced to:
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Study Notes
Negative Interrogative Sentences
- Negative interrogative sentences are used to imply that the speaker expects a certain answer to a question.
- These sentences imply that the speaker expects a "yes" answer, making them a rhetorical way of expressing disapproval or criticism.
- The purpose of negative interrogative sentences is to emphasize the speaker's dissatisfaction or surprise.
Characteristics of Negative Interrogative Sentences
- In the sentence "Why wasn't I informed of this meeting earlier?", the speaker expects the answer "you should have" or "you ought to have", implying criticism or dissatisfaction.
- In negative interrogative sentences, "not" is contracted with a verb, such as "isn't", "aren't", "won't", etc.
- In spoken English, "not" is often reduced to "n't", as in "isn't", "doesn't", or "can't".
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Test your knowledge of negative interrogative sentences with this quiz! Learn about the uses and implications of negative interrogative sentences, and practice identifying their purpose in different contexts.
