Scope of Negation Quiz
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Which of the following accurately describes the scope of negation?

  • It refers to the part of a sentence or clause that follows the negative word. (correct)
  • It refers to the part of a sentence or clause that precedes the negative word.
  • It refers to the part of a sentence or clause that is emphasized by the negative word.
  • It refers to the entire sentence or clause that contains the negative word.

    • What is expressed by using the Subjunctive Past Perfect?

  • An ongoing event in the past that has been completed.
  • A present event that is hypothetical or uncertain.
  • A past event that was hypothetical or contrary to fact. (correct)
  • A future event that is uncertain or unlikely to happen.

    • Which of the following accurately describes the difference between 'I really don’t mind waiting' and 'I don’t really mind waiting'?

  • The first phrase expresses a complete lack of insistence for waiting.
  • The first phrase expresses a stronger insistence for waiting than the second phrase. (correct)
  • The second phrase expresses a stronger insistence for waiting than the first phrase.
  • Both phrases express the same level of insistence for waiting.

    • Which of the following accurately describes the scope of negation in the sentence 'I didn’t attend some of the lectures'?

    <p>The sentence means that the speaker attended a few of the lectures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sentence accurately expresses a hypothesis in the Subjunctive Past Perfect?

    <p>If we'd seen anything strange, we would let you know.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which words are inside the scope: any-words or some-words

    <p>any-words</p> Signup and view all the answers

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