30 Answered Questions for the topic Negation

09/21/20

Please help with negation of this question!!!
Negate the following statement:                  Is the negation true or false? Briefly justify your answer.
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08/04/19

Parenthetical double negation?
Is this a double negation? Is it still grammatically correct? If not, what is a better form?>He cannot go outside (legally, not physically), because he is under house arrest.The meaning is that... more
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Negation Grammar Should

08/02/19

Why is the phrase 'Should we not' a Positive assertion?
This phrase is asking the listener to take action in the positive to help our neighbors. > "Should we not stand by our neighbors who seek to better their> conditions in Kansas and... more
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06/28/19

What is the origin of auxiliary verbs?
When and why did we start using auxiliary verbs, particularly *"do"*, to ask questions and make negatives?
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06/22/19

When does one pronounce the 's' in plus?
When a friend of mine asked why so many contractors worked in Dubai, I replied by saying (approximately):> À Dubai, on a plus d'argent.Meaning to say that one can earn more money in Dubai. I... more
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06/22/19

Why use "need not" instead of "do not need to"?
The header of psyco.sourceforge.net states: > High-level languages need not be slower than low-level ones. Why use *need not* instead of *do not need*? What does it mean? Also, why no *to*... more
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06/21/19

Why use "need not" instead of "do not need to"?
The header of [psyco.sourceforge.net](http://psyco.sourceforge.net) states:> High-level languages need not be slower than low-level ones. Why use *need not* instead of *do not need*? What does... more
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06/17/19

J'ai bien peur que tu n'aies raison: faut-il mettre le mot « ne » ?
Doit-on dire:> J'ai bien peur que tu aies raison.ou> J'ai bien peur que tu n'aies raison.----Should the word *ne* be used in the sentence above? What's the difference?
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06/17/19

Differences between “Oui” and “Si” in the affirmative?
The usual form of yes in French is "oui."But my understanding is that there is another form of the affirmative, "si," (similar to the Spanish). It is used only in limited contexts, and is perhaps a... more
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06/17/19

Why does French use a "split negative"?
I'm referring to such constructions as *ne [verb] pas*, *ne [verb] que*, *ne [verb] jamais*, etc.In Spanish, the negative precedes the verb:* ***No** lo quiero.*In Anglo-Saxon languages, the... more
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06/07/19

Why is the topic marker often used in negative statements (ではない, ～とは思わない)?
What function does は provide in statements such as 本ではない or 本だとは思わない? I notice the は after と is often left out, at least if a Google search for 思わない is any indication, but there still seems to be a... more
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06/05/19

Is "neither I" grammatically correct?
I'm just trying to figure out if "neither I" is grammatically correct as a standalone statment (in spoken English).
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04/30/19

In what way is the negative form of a verb an adjective?
I was reading the [wikipedia page on "predicate,"](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Predicate_%28grammar%29) where it mentioned that in Japanese, the negative form of a verb is an adjective. I thought... more
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Negation Italian Verbs

04/23/19

non parli vs. non parlare (imperativo negazione)?
I thought the negative imperative was done using the infinitive:* Sto facendo dei calcoli, non parlareBut I've also seen it conjugated in the present:* Quindi, non parli a me di disperazione.What... more
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04/01/19

ない in つまらない and similar adjectives and their conjugation with すぎる?
The usual path for conjugation would be: 1. 高い　→　高すぎる　 (drop い, append すぎる) 2. ない　→　なさすぎる (drop い, append さ, append すぎる) Is ない in つまらない treated as the negative ない which conjugates as 2.? Or is... more
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03/29/19

して行｛い｝かない versus しないで行｛い｝く?
Do they have the same meaning? > A: 宿｛しゅく｝題｛だい｝を**して行｛い｝かない**生｛せい｝徒｛と｝が多｛おお｝いです。 > B: 宿｛しゅく｝題｛だい｝を**しないで行｛い｝く**生｛せい｝徒｛と｝が多｛おお｝いです。
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03/29/19

ないで vs なくて: combining phrases with negative verbs?
Can you use 〜なくて instead of 〜ないで in the following sentence without changing the meaning? > 病気になると、一切化学薬品や抗生物質を使わ**ないで**、鍼や指圧や漢方薬で直します。風邪の時は何もしないで暖かくして、寝ているだけです。 In general, what's the... more
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03/28/19

On the expression "no [noun 1] or any [noun 2]"?
I have often seen the following expressions: [ex.] 1. I have **no** allergies or **any** medical issues. 2. John serves a chicken with **no** sauce or **any** kind of seasoning. I suspect... more
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03/28/19

How to convert indirect speech with no subject to direct speech ?
In the ICSE Boards 2018 Examination this was asked- The delivery boy was requested to bring the parcel the next day. I wrote - Someone said to the delivery boy, " Please bring the parcel... more
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03/21/19

L'usage de « ne » sans un mot associé ?
Généralement, quand on voit *ne* dans une phrase, ce mot est associé avec un autre mot, pour modifier une verbe ; par exemple :> il ne parle pas…> il ne parle plus…> il ne parle que…Mais... more
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03/16/19

When to use "pas" vs. "non" in expressing "not [adjective/adverb]"?
Sometimes I see it written one way, such as *non seulement* for *not only*, and sometimes the other way, with *pas*. When to use which? Is there a difference? Are they interchangeable?I don't mean... more
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03/16/19

What's the negation of "I used to be"? Surely not "I didn't used to be"?
What is the negative form of *"I used to be"*? I often hear *"I didn't used to be"* but that sounds awfully wrong in my ears.
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03/16/19

On the expression "no [noun 1] or any [noun 2]"?
I have often seen the following expressions: [ex.] 1. I have **no** allergies or **any** medical issues. 2. John serves a chicken with **no** sauce or **any** kind of seasoning. I suspect that such... more
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03/15/19

Why is the double negation not an issue in the Italian language?
Why is the double negation not an issue in the Italian language?I ask because I heard that in English you cannot say "non guardo mai la televisione", but you have to say "I never watch at... more
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03/15/19

Usage of Negatives in Everyday Speach: Unnecessary or Incorrect?
I frequently have this debate with my fiancée about whether it is as appropriate to use a negative in the following examples as it is to omit it. I am frequently found making statements using the... more
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