Negative Sentences in English

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What is the most common way to form a negative sentence?

Adding not before the main verb

Using no and nobody interchangeably

Using double negatives for emphasis

Adding not after the auxiliary or modal verb (correct)

How are modal verbs negated in a sentence?

By placing not before the modal verb

By placing not immediately after the modal verb (correct)

By using different negative words

By adding not at the end of the sentence

Which of the following is an example of a negative contraction?

Did not

Have not

Will not

Can't (correct)

Which phrase uses a negative word correctly?

I have nothing to say (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is generally considered incorrect in standard English?

Using double negatives in a clause (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'They do not know', what role does 'do' serve?

It's an auxiliary verb (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences correctly demonstrates the use of a negative contraction?

He won't finish his homework. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct way to negate the sentence 'He will come'?

He will not come. (C) Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario would the phrase 'I don't need no help' be considered grammatically incorrect?

When adhering to standard English rules. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Identify the sentence that incorrectly uses a negative word.

She doesn't never go out. (D) Signup and view all the answers

How is negation typically achieved with the auxiliary verb in the present simple tense?

By adding do/does before not. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence demonstrates a correct use of the negative word 'never'?

She never visited Paris. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which sentence correctly utilizes a negative word while maintaining standard English grammar?

There is no way for him to come. (A), I have nowhere to go. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences correctly applies the rules for negating modal verbs?

You should not forget your keys. (C), He may not attend the meeting. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which option accurately describes the use of double negatives in standard English?

Double negatives can create a confusing or positive meaning. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Identify the sentence that demonstrates correct negative sentence formation when no auxiliary verb is present.

He didn't finish the work. (A), She does not like ice cream. (C), They aren't coming to the party. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences contains a correct negative contraction in informal writing?

He isn't going to the concert. (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly summarizes the formation of negative sentences in the past simple tense?

One must use 'did' followed by 'not' to form a negative. (D) Signup and view all the answers