Negative to Affirmative Sentence Transformation Rules and Examples

9 Questions

How can a negative sentence be transformed into an affirmative one by replacing 'not'?

Replace 'not' with 'is' or 'are'

In which case should 'none but' be replaced with 'all' or 'both'?

For transforming negative sentences

Which form should be used to transform a negative sentence into an affirmative one?

'Is' or 'are'

How can a negative sentence be transformed into an affirmative one by using opposite words?

Use opposite words

When should an interrogative form be used to transform a negative sentence?

For transforming statements with 'not'

What should be replaced with 'all' or 'both' in order to transform a negative sentence into an affirmative one?

'None but'

Which method is used to transform a negative sentence by using opposite words?

'Not' with opposite words

What is replaced with 'not only' to transform a negative sentence into an affirmative one?

'Not only'

When is it appropriate to use the method of replacing 'not only'?

For transforming negative sentences

Study Notes

Transformation of Sentences: From Negative to Affirmative

Transforming a sentence from negative to affirmative can be done using various methods, depending on the structure and components of the sentence. Here are some common rules and examples for transforming negative sentences into affirmative ones:

1. Replace 'not' with 'is' or 'are'

Negative sentence: He is not a good singer.
Affirmative sentence: He is a good singer.
Negative sentence: They are not going to the party.
Affirmative sentence: They are going to the party.

2. Replace 'none but' with 'all' or 'both'

Negative sentence: None but you are fit for this post.
Affirmative sentence: All (or both) you are fit for this post.
Negative sentence: No subject is more important than the other.
Affirmative sentence: All (or both) subjects are equally important.

3. Use opposite words

Negative sentence: He is a careless man.
Affirmative sentence: He is a careful man.
Negative sentence: Please do not make sound.
Affirmative sentence: Please make sound.

4. Use interrogative forms

Negative sentence: She is a good singer, isn't she?
Affirmative sentence: She is a good singer.
Negative sentence: He was not present there, wasn't he?
Affirmative sentence: He was present there.

5. Use 'not only ... but also'

Negative sentence: He is not only a teacher but also a doctor.
Affirmative sentence: He is not only a teacher but also a doctor.
Negative sentence: The restaurant serves only veg dishes.
Affirmative sentence: The restaurant serves both veg and non-veg dishes.

These are just a few examples of how to transform negative sentences into affirmative ones. Practice using these rules and other methods to improve your understanding and proficiency in sentence transformation.