Formation of Negative Sentences
Formation of Negative Sentences- TYPE 1:
Affirmative Negative Sentences1. He is an early riser. He is not an early riser.
2. The sums are hard . The sums are not hard.
3. Rita was ill . Rita was not ill.
4. I have a pen. I have no pen.
5. She had a pet dog . She has no pet dog.
6. Those grapes were sour. Those grapes were not sour.
7. They had a holiday yesterday . They had no holiday yesterday.
RULE: Put 'not' after the verb.
NOTE: A sentence with 'not' , 'no' is called Negative Sentence.
Exercise 1:
Turn the following sentences into Negative Sentence :1. We are busy.
2. The tea is ready .
3. The boy was brave and strong .
4. Gita and Seeta were absent yesterday.
5. It was cold this morning.
6. I am late today.
7. She has a big house.
8. We have a holiday today.
9. I have some money in my pocket.
10. She has a spare book.
Formation of Negative Sentences- TYPE 2:
Affirmative Negative sentence1. You may do it. You may not do it.
2. He can swim well. He cannot swim well.
3. Anita will sing a song. Anita will not sing a song.
4. I am coming today . I am not coming today.
5. He has done his duty. He has not done his duty.
RULE: Put 'not' after the first word of the verb.
Exercise 2:
Turn the following sentences into Negative ones:1. It may rain today .
2. She must go now.
3. You can sing in the meeting .
4. We shall play the match tomorrow.
5. They have learnt their lesson.
6. He is writting in his copy - book.
7. The baby was drinking milk.
8. It was raining then.
9. They had done their best.
10. The boys are flying kites.
Formation of Negative Sentences- TYPE 3:
Affirmative Negative1. We play cricket . We do not play cricket.
2. They speak English . They do not speak english.
3. He eats rice. He do not eat rice.
4. It weights a pound . It does not weighs a pound .
5. You made a speech. You did not make a speech.
RULE: Put 'do not ' , 'did not' before the main verb and use the first form of verb.
Exercise 3 :
Turn the following sentences into Negative Ones:1. Birds build their nests in trees.
2. He goes on Sunday to the temple.
3. The old man looks happy.
4. They live near us.
5. I believe in them.
6. Gavaskar made sixty runs.
7. The teacher forgave him.
8. These boys work hard.
9. You enjoy good health.
10. They love the poor.
Affirmative Negative Sentences
1. Open the door. Do not open the door.
2. Give him tea. Do not give him tea.
3. Call the boys. Do not call the boys.
4. Post the letter. Do not post the letter.
RULE: Put 'Do not ' before the verb in Imperative sentences.
Exercise 4:
Turn the following sentences into Negative ones:1. Make a speech to-day.
2. Take tea now.
3. Shut the windows.
4. Post these letters.
5. Help him with money.
6. Go for a walk daily.
7. Stay here for a month.
8. Talk to him about this matter.
9. Leave the room.
10. Lend him your book.
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