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?

    <p>I have nothing to say</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is generally considered incorrect in standard English?

    <p>Using double negatives in a clause</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>It's an auxiliary verb</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>He won't finish his homework.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>He will not come.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>When adhering to standard English rules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Identify the sentence that incorrectly uses a negative word.

    <p>She doesn't never go out.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>By adding do/does before not.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>She never visited Paris.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>There is no way for him to come.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>You should not forget your keys.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Double negatives can create a confusing or positive meaning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>He didn't finish the work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>He isn't going to the concert.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>One must use 'did' followed by 'not' to form a negative.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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