Negative Forms in English

Question 1

Negative Statements with Think, Believe, Suppose, Imagine

Answer 1

When making negative statements with these verbs, the negative is often placed before the verb.

Examples:

1. I don’t think he will come.
2. She doesn’t believe in ghosts.
3. I don’t suppose you could help me.
4. I can’t imagine living in a big city.

Question 2

Negative Form of Have to and Must

Answer 2

Have to and must have different forms for making negatives:

• Have to: “don’t have to” (necessity is removed)
• Must: “must not” or “mustn’t” (prohibition)

Examples:
1. You don’t have to go if you don’t want to.
2. You mustn’t smoke here.

Question 3

Negative Short Answers with Hope, Expect, Believe, Guess, Suppose, Be Afraid

Answer 3

These verbs can be used to give short negative answers or express negative expectations.

Examples:

1. I hope not.
2. I don’t expect so.
3. I believe not.
4. I guess not.
5. I suppose not.
6. I’m afraid not.

Question 4

Negative Infinitive

Answer 4

The negative infinitive is formed by placing “not” before the infinitive.

Examples:

1. She decided not to go.
2. It’s important not to forget.

Question 5

Negative Suggestions

Answer 5

Negative suggestions can be made using “let’s not” or “why don’t we not.”

Examples:

1. Let’s not argue.
2. Why don’t we not take the car?

Question 6

Negative Words: Neither, None, No

Answer 6

These words are used to create negative statements.

Examples:

1. Neither of them came.
2. None of the students passed the exam.
3. There is no milk left.

Question 7

Negative Imperative

Answer 7

The negative imperative is formed by placing “don’t” before the base form of the verb.

Examples:

1. Don’t talk during the movie.
2. Don’t forget your keys.

Question 8

Question Forms in English

Direct Questions

Answer 8

Direct questions are straightforward and end with a question mark.

Examples:

What is your name?
Where do you live?

Question 9

Direct Negative Questions

Answer 9

Direct negative questions are used to express surprise or to confirm something.

Examples:

Aren’t you coming?
Didn’t she call you?

Question 10

Indirect Questions

Answer 10

Indirect questions are more polite and often start with phrases like “Could you tell me…” or “Do you know…”

Examples:

Could you tell me where the bank is?
Do you know if he is coming?

Question 11

Tag Questions

Answer 11

Tag questions are short questions added at the end of a statement to confirm or check information.

Examples:

You’re coming, aren’t you?
She didn’t call, did she?