100+ Affirmative and Negative Grammar MCQ Questions with Answers | English Grammar Quiz

We can solve this problem together. (Change into negative)
We cannot solve this problem together.
We can not solve this problem together.
We do not can solve this problem together.
Not we can solve this problem together.
✅ The correct answer is 'We cannot solve this problem together.' because 'cannot' is the preferred form when negating modal auxiliaries.
She is reading a book. (Change into negative)
She is not reading a book.
She does not read a book.
She not is reading a book.
She is not read a book.
✅ The correct answer is 'She is not reading a book.' because we place 'not' right after the auxiliary verb ('is') without changing the main verb form.
The dog barks at strangers. (change into negative)
The dog does not bark at strangers.
The dog does not barks at strangers.
The dog do not bark at strangers.
The dog did not bark at strangers.
✅ The correct answer is 'The dog does not bark at strangers.' For simple present tense sentences with third-person singular subjects, we use does not before the main verb, and the main verb must change to its base form without the -s ending.
You must not enter this room. (change into)
You are prohibited from entering this room.
You need not enter this room.
You should not enter this room.
You cannot enter this room.
✅ The correct answer is 'You are prohibited from entering this room' because it maintains the strong prohibitive meaning of the original sentence.
I can help you with your homework. (Change into negative)
I cannot help you with your homework.
I do not can help you with your homework.
I can not helping you with your homework.
I not can help you with your homework.
✅ The correct answer is 'I cannot help you with your homework.' because with modal auxiliary verbs like 'can', we place 'not' directly after the auxiliary while keeping the main verb in its original form.
She wrote a story yesterday. (Change into negative)
She did not write a story yesterday.
She did not wrote a story yesterday.
She wrote not a story yesterday.
She does not wrote a story yesterday.
✅ The correct answer is 'She did not write a story yesterday.' because when making past tense negatives, we use the auxiliary 'did not' and change the main verb to its base form (v1).
She often visits her grandparents during the holidays. (change into negative)
She seldom visits her grandparents during the holidays.
She rarely visits her grandparents during the holidays.
She sometimes visits her grandparents during the holidays.
She never visits her grandparents during the holidays.
✅ The correct answer is 'She seldom visits her grandparents during the holidays' because it precisely transforms the original sentence using the seldom structure.
John likes pizza, and so does Mary. (change into negative)
John doesn't like pizza, and neither does Mary.
John doesn't like pizza, and so does Mary.
John doesn't like pizza, and neither Mary does.
John doesn't like pizza, and Mary doesn't either.
✅ The correct answer is 'John doesn't like pizza, and neither does Mary.' When transforming sentences with 'and so' to negative, we change the first clause to negative, replace 'and so' with 'and neither', and maintain the inverted word order (auxiliary verb before subject) in the second clause.
They had a large collection of antique books. (change into negative)
They did not have a large collection of antique books.
They had not a large collection of antique books.
They did not had a large collection of antique books.
They do not have a large collection of antique books.
✅ The correct answer is 'They did not have a large collection of antique books.' When had expresses possession in the past, it functions as a main verb. To form the negative of a main verb in simple past tense, we use did not followed by the base form of the verb.
He plays tennis every Sunday. (Change into negative)
He does not play tennis every Sunday.
He does not plays tennis every Sunday.
He did not plays tennis every Sunday.
He plays not tennis every Sunday.
✅ The correct answer is 'He does not play tennis every Sunday.' because in the present simple tense with third-person singular, we use 'does not' and change the verb to its base form (v1).
They cleaned the house last weekend. (Change into interrogative)
Did they clean the house last weekend?
Did they cleaned the house last weekend?
Do they cleaned the house last weekend?
Does they clean the house last weekend?
✅ The correct answer is 'Did they clean the house last weekend?' because in past tense interrogative sentences, we add 'Did' and change the main verb to its base form (v1).
You have enough time to complete the task. (change into negative)
You do not have enough time to complete the task.
You have not enough time to complete the task.
You does not have enough time to complete the task.
You did not have enough time to complete the task.
✅ The correct answer is 'You do not have enough time to complete the task.' When have expresses possession or availability (in this case, having time), it functions as a main verb. For main verbs in simple present tense with 'you' as the subject, we use do not to form the negative.
The children will attend the party tomorrow. (change into negative)
The children will not attend the party tomorrow.
The children not will attend the party tomorrow.
The children do not will attend the party tomorrow.
The children are not attending the party tomorrow.
✅ The correct answer is 'The children will not attend the party tomorrow.' In sentences with modal auxiliaries like will, shall, can, could, may, might, must, should, we form the negative by placing not directly after the auxiliary.
I always remember to bring my umbrella when it rains. (Change into negative)
I never remember to bring my umbrella when it rains.
I not always remember to bring my umbrella when it rains.
I don't always remember to bring my umbrella when it rains.
I always don't remember to bring my umbrella when it rains.
✅ The correct answer is 'I never remember to bring my umbrella when it rains.' because 'never' is the direct negative equivalent of 'always.'
The children are playing in the park. (Change into negative)
The children are not playing in the park.
The children not are playing in the park.
The children do not playing in the park.
Not the children are playing in the park.
✅ The correct answer is 'The children are not playing in the park.' because 'not' is placed correctly after the auxiliary verb.
They play tennis every weekend. (change into negative)
They do not play tennis every weekend.
They not play tennis every weekend.
They does not play tennis every weekend.
They did not play tennis every weekend.
✅ The correct answer is 'They do not play tennis every weekend.' For simple present tense sentences with plural subjects, we add the auxiliary do not before the main verb to form the negative.
Sarah likes swimming, as well. (change into)
Sarah doesn't like swimming, either.
Sarah doesn't like swimming, as well.
Sarah likes swimming, not either.
Sarah won't like swimming, either.
✅ The correct answer is 'Sarah doesn't like swimming, either' because it precisely transforms the original sentence using the either structure.
They have completed the project. (Change into negative)
They have not completed the project.
They do not have completed the project.
They not have completed the project.
They have not complete the project.
✅ The correct answer is 'They have not completed the project.' because we place 'not' right after the auxiliary verb ('have') and keep the main verb unchanged.
The children are playing in the garden. (Change into negative)
The children are not playing in the garden.
The children do not play in the garden.
The children are not play in the garden.
The children not are playing in the garden.
✅ The correct answer is 'The children are not playing in the garden.' because in negative sentences with an auxiliary verb, we place 'not' after the auxiliary while keeping the main verb in its original form.
She works at the hospital. (Change into negative)
She does not work at the hospital.
She not works at the hospital.
She works not at the hospital.
Not she works at the hospital.
✅ The correct answer is 'She does not work at the hospital.' because 'does not' is needed to negate the present simple verb, and we revert 'works' to its base form.
They went to the beach yesterday. (Change into negative)
They did not go to the beach yesterday.
They went not to the beach yesterday.
They not went to the beach yesterday.
Not they went to the beach yesterday.
✅ The correct answer is 'They did not go to the beach yesterday.' because 'did not' is needed to negate the past simple verb, and we revert 'went' to its base form ('go').
He has finished his homework. (Change into negative)
He has not finished his homework.
He not has finished his homework.
He does not have finished his homework.
Not he has finished his homework.
✅ The correct answer is 'He has not finished his homework.' because we place 'not' right after the auxiliary verb ('has').
He will attend the meeting tomorrow. (Change into negative)
He will not attend the meeting tomorrow.
He does not will attend the meeting tomorrow.
He will not attending the meeting tomorrow.
He not will attend the meeting tomorrow.
✅ The correct answer is 'He will not attend the meeting tomorrow.' because with modal auxiliary verbs like 'will', we place 'not' directly after the auxiliary without changing the main verb.
She works in a hospital. (Change into interrogative)
Does she work in a hospital?
Does she works in a hospital?
Do she work in a hospital?
Did she works in a hospital?
✅ The correct answer is 'Does she work in a hospital?' because in present simple interrogative sentences with third-person singular subjects, we use 'Does' and change the verb to its base form (v1).
I did not attend the meeting. (Change into affirmative)
I attended the meeting.
I attend the meeting.
I did attend the meeting.
I attending the meeting.
✅ The correct answer is 'I attended the meeting.' because in past tense affirmative sentences, we remove 'did not' and change the verb to its past tense form (v2).
Some of the guests enjoyed the party. (change into negative)
None of the guests enjoyed the party.
Some of the guests didn't enjoy the party.
No guests enjoyed the party.
All of the guests disliked the party.
✅ The correct answer is 'None of the guests enjoyed the party.' To properly change 'some of' to negative, we replace it with 'none of'. With past tense verbs like 'enjoyed', the verb form remains the same whether it's singular or plural, though in formal English, 'none of' is considered to take a singular verb.
Alone she solved the complicated puzzle. (change into negative)
None but she solved the complicated puzzle.
No one except her solved the complicated puzzle.
Just she solved the complicated puzzle.
She alone solved the complicated puzzle.
✅ The correct answer is 'None but she solved the complicated puzzle' because it precisely transforms the original sentence using the none but structure.
She is still working at the company. (change into negative)
She is not working at the company any longer.
She stopped working at the company.
She is no longer working at the company.
She is not anymore working at the company.
✅ The correct answer is 'She is not working at the company any longer' because it precisely transforms the original sentence using the any longer structure.
She has many responsibilities at work. (change into negative)
She does not have many responsibilities at work.
She has not many responsibilities at work.
She does not has many responsibilities at work.
She do not have many responsibilities at work.
✅ The correct answer is 'She does not have many responsibilities at work.' When has expresses possession, it functions as a main verb. For third-person singular subjects in present tense, we use does not to form the negative, and the main verb changes to its base form (have).
Everyone enjoyed the party last night. (change into negative)
No one enjoyed the party last night.
Not everyone enjoyed the party last night.
Some people did not enjoy the party last night.
None of the guests enjoyed the party last night.
✅ The correct answer is 'No one enjoyed the party last night' because it precisely transforms the original sentence using the no one structure.
If you help your friend, he will succeed. (change into negative)
Unless you help your friend, he won't succeed.
If you don't help your friend, he will succeed.
You won't help your friend, so he will succeed.
If you help your friend, he won't succeed.
✅ The correct answer is 'Unless you help your friend, he won't succeed' because it precisely transforms the original sentence using the unless structure.
She is happy. (Change into negative)
She is not happy.
She does not happy.
She not is happy.
She isn't being happy.
✅ The correct answer is 'She is not happy.' because with auxiliary verbs like 'is', we place 'not' directly after the auxiliary without changing the tense.
They were having supper. (Change into interrogative)
Were they having supper?
Did they have supper?
Were they had supper?
Did they having supper?
Either the red shirt or the blue shirt fits me well. (change into negative)
Neither the red shirt nor the blue shirt fits me well.
The red and blue shirts do not fit me well.
None of the red or blue shirts fit me well.
Not the red or blue shirt fits me well.
✅ The correct answer is 'Neither the red shirt nor the blue shirt fits me well' because it precisely transforms the original sentence using the neither ... nor structure.
Everyone in the class understood the lesson. (change into negative)
No one in the class understood the lesson.
Not everyone in the class understood the lesson.
Some students in the class did not understand the lesson.
None of the students in the class understood the lesson.
✅ The correct answer is 'No one in the class understood the lesson' because it precisely transforms the original sentence using the no one structure.
Emma likes reading books, as well. (change into)
Emma doesn't like reading books, either.
Emma doesn't like reading books, as well.
Emma likes reading books, not either.
Emma won't like reading books, either.
✅ The correct answer is 'Emma doesn't like reading books, either' because it precisely transforms the original sentence using the either structure.
The students have to wear uniforms at school. (Change into question)
Do the students have to wear uniforms at school?
Have the students to wear uniforms at school?
Does the students have to wear uniforms at school?
Are the students having to wear uniforms at school?
✅ The correct answer is 'Do the students have to wear uniforms at school?' When transforming a statement with 'have to' into a question, we use the auxiliary verb 'do' (for plural subjects or I/you) or 'does' (for singular third person subjects). The question structure is Do/Does + subject + have to + rest of sentence. Notice that 'have' is used regardless of the subject, as 'have to' changes to the base form when used with auxiliaries.
Either John or Mary will attend the meeting. (change into negative)
Neither John nor Mary will attend the meeting.
John and Mary will not attend the meeting.
None of John or Mary will attend the meeting.
Not John or Mary will attend the meeting.
✅ The correct answer is 'Neither John nor Mary will attend the meeting' because it precisely transforms the original sentence using the neither ... nor structure.
We have lately been discussing our vacation plans. (change into negative)
We have not been discussing our vacation plans yet.
We have not lately been discussing our vacation plans.
We have not yet been discussing our vacation plans.
We don't discuss our vacation plans yet.
✅ The correct answer is 'We have not been discussing our vacation plans yet.' When transforming affirmative sentences with 'lately' to negative, we remove 'lately', add 'not' after the first auxiliary verb, and place 'yet' at the end of the sentence to indicate an expected action hasn't happened.
She is happy. (Change into negative)
She is not happy.
She does not happy.
She not is happy.
She isn't being happy.
I did not attend the meeting. (Change into affirmative)
I attended the meeting.
I attend the meeting.
I did attend the meeting.
I attending the meeting.
She has always remembered her grandmother's birthday. (change into negative)
She has never remembered her grandmother's birthday.
She has not never remembered her grandmother's birthday.
She has not always remembered her grandmother's birthday.
She does not remember her grandmother's birthday.
✅ The correct answer is 'She has never forgotten her grandmother's birthday.' When transforming sentences with 'always' to their negative equivalent, we replace 'always' with 'never' and often need to use an antonym of the original verb to maintain the same meaning.
They have recently moved to a new house. (change into negative)
They have not moved to a new house yet.
They have not recently moved to a new house.
They didn't move to a new house yet.
They have not yet moved to a new house.
✅ The correct answer is 'They have not moved to a new house yet.' When transforming affirmative sentences with 'recently' to negative, we remove 'recently', add 'not' after the auxiliary verb, and place 'yet' at the end of the sentence to indicate something expected hasn't happened.
She walks to school daily. (change into negative)
She does not walk to school daily.
She do not walks to school daily.
She does not walks to school daily.
She did not walk to school daily.
✅ The correct answer is 'She does not walk to school daily.' For simple present tense sentences with third-person singular subjects (he/she/it), we use the auxiliary does not and change the main verb back to its base form without the -s ending.
They had to cancel the picnic due to rain. (Change into negative)
They didn't have to cancel the picnic due to rain.
They hadn't to cancel the picnic due to rain.
They don't have to cancel the picnic due to rain.
They didn't had to cancel the picnic due to rain.
✅ The correct answer is 'They didn't have to cancel the picnic due to rain.' When transforming sentences with 'had to' (past obligation) into negative form, we use the structure subject + did not/didn't + have to + rest of sentence. The auxiliary 'did' is used for the past tense negative, and 'had' changes to 'have' because after auxiliaries, we use the base form of the verb.
Tom plays basketball, too. (change into)
Tom doesn't play basketball, either.
Tom doesn't play basketball, too.
Tom plays basketball, not either.
Tom won't play basketball, either.
✅ The correct answer is 'Tom doesn't play basketball, either' because it precisely transforms the original sentence using the either structure.
He usually goes to the gym on weekends. (change into negative)
He seldom goes to the gym on weekends.
He rarely goes to the gym on weekends.
He sometimes goes to the gym on weekends.
He never goes to the gym on weekends.
✅ The correct answer is 'He seldom goes to the gym on weekends' because it precisely transforms the original sentence using the seldom structure.
Only John completed the challenging assignment. (change into negative)
None but John completed the challenging assignment.
No one except John completed the challenging assignment.
Just John completed the challenging assignment.
John alone completed the challenging assignment.
✅ The correct answer is 'None but John completed the challenging assignment' because it precisely transforms the original sentence using the none but structure.
He is still living in New York. (change into negative)
He is not living in New York anymore.
He moved from New York.
He is no longer living in New York.
He is not any longer living in New York.
✅ The correct answer is 'He is not living in New York anymore' because it precisely transforms the original sentence using the anymore structure.
Mary likes chocolate, too. (change into)
Mary doesn't like chocolate, either.
Mary doesn't like chocolate, too.
Mary likes chocolate, not either.
Mary won't like chocolate, either.
✅ The correct answer is 'Mary doesn't like chocolate, either' because it precisely transforms the original sentence using the either structure.
All the cookies were eaten by the children. (change into negative)
None of the cookies were eaten by the children.
Not all the cookies were eaten by the children.
The children ate none of the cookies.
No cookies were eaten by the children.
✅ The correct answer is 'None of the cookies were eaten by the children.' To change an affirmative statement with 'all' to a negative one, we replace 'All' with 'None of' while preserving the original sentence structure.
We purchased a new car last month. (change into negative)
We did not purchase a new car last month.
We do not purchase a new car last month.
We did not purchased a new car last month.
We does not purchase a new car last month.
✅ The correct answer is 'We did not purchase a new car last month.' For simple past tense sentences, we form the negative by adding did not before the main verb, and the main verb changes from its past tense form back to its base form.
I have a beautiful garden at home. (change into negative)
I do not have a beautiful garden at home.
I have not a beautiful garden at home.
I does not have a beautiful garden at home.
I did not have a beautiful garden at home.
✅ The correct answer is 'I do not have a beautiful garden at home.' When have expresses possession or ownership, it functions as a main verb, not an auxiliary. Therefore, we use do not to form the negative, just as we would with any other main verb in simple present tense.
They have to attend the meeting every Monday. (Change into negative)
They don't have to attend the meeting every Monday.
They have not to attend the meeting every Monday.
They haven't to attend the meeting every Monday.
They doesn't have to attend the meeting every Monday.
✅ The correct answer is 'They don't have to attend the meeting every Monday.' When transforming sentences with 'have to' into negative form for plural subjects, we use 'do not' or 'don't' followed by 'have to.' The structure is subject + don't + have to + rest of sentence. This follows the rule that 'have to' requires the auxiliary 'do' to form negatives.
Not many people understand quantum physics. (Change into equivalent with 'few')
Very few people understand quantum physics.
Few people understand quantum physics.
A few people understand quantum physics.
Only a few people understand quantum physics.
✅ The correct answer is 'Very few people understand quantum physics.' When transforming 'not many' into an equivalent expression using 'few,' we use 'very few.' Both phrases express the same idea of a small quantity, but they use different grammatical constructions to achieve this meaning. 'Not many' uses a negative with 'many,' while 'very few' intensifies 'few' with 'very.' These expressions can be used interchangeably when emphasizing scarcity.
She has a lot of experience in this field. (Change into negative)
She doesn't have much experience in this field.
She doesn't have not a lot of experience in this field.
She doesn't have any lot of experience in this field.
She doesn't have not any experience in this field.
✅ The correct answer is 'She doesn't have much experience in this field.' When transforming 'a lot of' into negative form with uncountable nouns like 'experience,' we use 'not much' or 'doesn't have much.' The quantifier 'much' is used for uncountable nouns in negative contexts, replacing positive quantifiers like 'a lot of' or 'plenty of.'
As soon as she finished her homework, she went to bed. (change into negative)
No sooner had she finished her homework than she went to bed.
Directly after finishing her homework, she went to bed.
Just when she finished her homework, she went to bed.
Immediately after finishing her homework, she went to bed.
✅ The correct answer is 'No sooner had she finished her homework than she went to bed' because it precisely transforms the original sentence using the idiomatic 'no sooner...than' structure.
John is as tall as his brother. (change into negative)
John is not so tall as his brother.
John is not as tall as his brother.
John is shorter than his brother.
John is less tall than his brother.
✅ The correct answer is 'John is not so tall as his brother' because it precisely transforms the original sentence using the negative comparative structure.
If you practice every day, you will improve your skills. (change into negative)
Unless you practice every day, you won't improve your skills.
If you don't practice every day, you will improve your skills.
You won't practice every day, so you will improve your skills.
If you practice every day, you won't improve your skills.
✅ The correct answer is 'Unless you practice every day, you won't improve your skills' because it precisely transforms the original sentence using the unless structure.
You must finish your homework before going out. (change into)
You need not finish your homework before going out.
You must not finish your homework before going out.
You don't have to finish your homework before going out.
You cannot finish your homework before going out.
✅ The correct answer is 'You need not finish your homework before going out' because it precisely transforms the original sentence by removing the necessity.
Any of these methods will work for solving the problem. (change into negative)
None of these methods will work for solving the problem.
Any of these methods will not work for solving the problem.
No methods will work for solving the problem.
There are no methods that will work for solving the problem.
✅ The correct answer is 'None of these methods will work for solving the problem.' When transforming 'any of' to negative, we use 'none of' to indicate that not a single one of the methods will work. With modal auxiliaries like 'will', the verb form remains the same regardless of whether the subject is singular or plural.
As soon as he arrived home, he started cooking dinner. (change into negative)
No sooner had he arrived home than he started cooking dinner.
Immediately after arriving home, he started cooking dinner.
Just when he arrived home, he started cooking dinner.
Right after arriving home, he started cooking dinner.
✅ The correct answer is 'No sooner had he arrived home than he started cooking dinner' because it precisely captures the immediate sequence of actions using the idiomatic 'no sooner...than' construction.
I went to the movie last night, and so did my friends. (change into negative)
I didn't go to the movie last night, and neither did my friends.
I didn't go to the movie last night, and my friends didn't go too.
I didn't go to the movie last night, and so did my friends.
I didn't go to the movie last night, and neither my friends did.
✅ The correct answer is 'I didn't go to the movie last night, and neither did my friends.' When transforming sentences with 'and so' to negative, we: 1) Make the first clause negative, 2) Replace 'and so' with 'and neither', and 3) Maintain the inverted word order in the second clause (auxiliary verb + subject).
Some of the students were absent yesterday. (change into negative)
None of the students was absent yesterday.
No students were absent yesterday.
None of the students was present yesterday.
None of the students were absent yesterday.
✅ The correct answer is 'None of the students was absent yesterday.' When changing 'some of' to negative, we use 'none of'. Remember that traditionally, 'none of' takes a singular verb (was), though in modern casual English, plural forms are sometimes accepted. The transformation follows this pattern: 'some of''none of' with appropriate verb agreement.
Most of the participants have completed the survey. (change into negative)
None of the participants has completed the survey.
No participants have completed the survey.
None of the participants have completed the survey.
Not all of the participants have completed the survey.
✅ The correct answer is 'None of the participants has completed the survey.' When changing 'most of' to negative, we use 'none of' to completely negate the statement. In formal written English, 'none of' takes a singular verb (has rather than have), though both forms may be acceptable depending on context.
They always arrive on time for meetings. (change into negative)
They are never late for meetings.
They never arrive for meetings.
They do not always arrive on time for meetings.
They never arrive on time for meetings.
✅ The correct answer is 'They are never late for meetings.' When transforming sentences with 'always' to negative, we use 'never' and often need to restructure the sentence using antonyms. Here, 'always arrive on time' becomes 'never late' to maintain the same basic meaning.
We had lunch at the new restaurant yesterday. (change into negative)
We did not have lunch at the new restaurant yesterday.
We had not lunch at the new restaurant yesterday.
We did not had lunch at the new restaurant yesterday.
We do not have lunch at the new restaurant yesterday.
✅ The correct answer is 'We did not have lunch at the new restaurant yesterday.' When had refers to consuming a meal, it functions as a main verb. To form the negative of a main verb in simple past tense, we use did not followed by the base form of the verb.
She has to complete the assignment by tomorrow. (Change into negative)
She doesn't have to complete the assignment by tomorrow.
She has not to complete the assignment by tomorrow.
She hasn't to complete the assignment by tomorrow.
She doesn't has to complete the assignment by tomorrow.
✅ The correct answer is 'She doesn't have to complete the assignment by tomorrow.' When transforming sentences with 'has to' into negative form, we use the auxiliary verb 'does' + 'not' + 'have to.' This is because 'has to' expresses obligation, and in negative structures, the auxiliary 'does' is required while 'has' changes to 'have.'
He has to pay a fine for parking illegally. (Change into negative)
He doesn't have to pay a fine for parking illegally.
He has not to pay a fine for parking illegally.
He hasn't to pay a fine for parking illegally.
He doesn't has to pay a fine for parking illegally.
✅ The correct answer is 'He doesn't have to pay a fine for parking illegally.' When transforming sentences with 'has to' into negative form for third-person singular subjects (he/she/it), we use 'does not' or 'doesn't' followed by 'have to.' The structure is subject + doesn't + have to + rest of sentence. Notice that 'has to' changes to 'have to' when used with the auxiliary 'doesn't'.
There are a few students who signed up for the course. (Change into negative)
There are not many students who signed up for the course.
There are not a few students who signed up for the course.
There aren't any few students who signed up for the course.
There are very few students who signed up for the course.
✅ The correct answer is 'There are not many students who signed up for the course.' When transforming expressions with 'a few' into negative form, we typically use 'not many.' This maintains the general sense of quantity (small number) while properly expressing it in a negative construction. 'Not many' is the standard negative counterpart to 'a few.'
This book is as interesting as that novel. (change into negative)
This book is not so interesting as that novel.
This book is not as interesting as that novel.
This book is less interesting than that novel.
This book is not as good as that novel.
✅ The correct answer is 'This book is not so interesting as that novel' because it precisely transforms the original sentence using the negative comparative structure.
He always tells the truth to his parents. (Change into negative)
He never tells the truth to his parents.
He not always tells the truth to his parents.
He doesn't always tell the truth to his parents.
He always doesn't tell the truth to his parents.
✅ The correct answer is 'He never tells the truth to his parents.' because 'never' is the direct negative equivalent of 'always.'
Either you or your brother must clean the garage. (Change into negative)
Neither you nor your brother must clean the garage.
Not either you or your brother must clean the garage.
Either you or your brother must not clean the garage.
Not you or your brother must clean the garage.
✅ The correct answer is 'Neither you nor your brother must clean the garage.' because 'neither...nor' is the direct negative equivalent of 'either...or.'
John plays tennis, also. (change into)
John doesn't play tennis, either.
John doesn't play tennis, also.
John plays tennis, not either.
John won't play tennis, either.
✅ The correct answer is 'John doesn't play tennis, either' because it precisely transforms the original sentence using the either structure.
I have to wake up early tomorrow. (Change into negative)
I don't have to wake up early tomorrow.
I have not to wake up early tomorrow.
I haven't to wake up early tomorrow.
I doesn't have to wake up early tomorrow.
✅ The correct answer is 'I don't have to wake up early tomorrow.' When transforming sentences with 'have to' into negative form with the subject 'I,' we use 'do not' or 'don't' followed by 'have to.' The structure is I + don't + have to + rest of sentence. Remember that for all subjects except third-person singular (he/she/it), we use 'don't' in the present tense negative.
She has completed her assignment already. (change into negative)
She has not completed her assignment already.
She not has completed her assignment already.
She does not have completed her assignment already.
She did not complete her assignment yet.
✅ The correct answer is 'She has not completed her assignment already.' When a sentence contains an auxiliary verb (has, have, will, can, should, etc.), we form the negative by placing not directly after that auxiliary verb.
I enjoy reading novels in my free time. (change into negative)
I do not enjoy reading novels in my free time.
I does not enjoy reading novels in my free time.
I not enjoy reading novels in my free time.
I did not enjoy reading novels in my free time.
✅ The correct answer is 'I do not enjoy reading novels in my free time.' For simple present tense sentences with first-person subjects (I), we use do not before the main verb to form the negative.
All the information was verified before publication. (change into negative)
None of the information was verified before publication.
None of the information were verified before publication.
Not all the information was verified before publication.
The information wasn't verified at all before publication.
✅ The correct answer is 'None of the information was verified before publication.' When changing affirmative statements with 'all' to negative ones, we replace 'All' with 'None of'. With uncountable nouns like 'information', we maintain the singular verb form.
I have already finished my homework. (change into negative)
I have not finished my homework yet.
I have not already finished my homework.
I have not already finished my homework yet.
I don't finish my homework yet.
✅ The correct answer is 'I have not finished my homework yet.' When transforming affirmative sentences with 'already' to negative form, we remove 'already', add 'not' to the auxiliary verb, and place 'yet' at the end of the sentence.
Tom works hard for his exams. (change into negative)
Tom does not work hard for his exams.
Tom do not work hard for his exams.
Tom does not works hard for his exams.
Tom did not work hard for his exams.
✅ The correct answer is 'Tom does not work hard for his exams.' For simple present tense sentences with third-person singular subjects, we use does not and change the main verb back to its base form without the -s ending.
I always finish my homework before dinner. (Change into negative)
I never finish my homework before dinner.
I not always finish my homework before dinner.
I don't always finish my homework before dinner.
I always don't finish my homework before dinner.
✅ The correct answer is 'I never finish my homework before dinner.' because 'never' is the direct opposite of 'always' and fully negates the sentence without extra negatives.
Either Sarah or Michael will present the project tomorrow. (Change into negative)
Neither Sarah nor Michael will present the project tomorrow.
Not either Sarah or Michael will present the project tomorrow.
Either Sarah or Michael will not present the project tomorrow.
Not Sarah or Michael will present the project tomorrow.
✅ The correct answer is 'Neither Sarah nor Michael will present the project tomorrow.' because 'neither...nor' is the direct negative equivalent of 'either...or.'
Somebody needs to water the plants today. (Change into negative)
Nobody needs to water the plants today.
Not somebody needs to water the plants today.
Somebody doesn't need to water the plants today.
Not anybody needs to water the plants today.
✅ The correct answer is 'Nobody needs to water the plants today.' because 'nobody' is the direct negative equivalent of 'somebody.'
Some of the children are playing in the garden. (Change into negative)
None of the children are playing in the garden.
Not some of the children are playing in the garden.
Some of the children aren't playing in the garden.
Any of the children aren't playing in the garden.
✅ The correct answer is 'None of the children are playing in the garden.' because 'none of' is the direct negative equivalent of 'some of.'
Sarah finished her homework yesterday. (change into negative)
Sarah did not finish her homework yesterday.
Sarah did not finished her homework yesterday.
Sarah does not finish her homework yesterday.
Sarah do not finish her homework yesterday.
✅ The correct answer is 'Sarah did not finish her homework yesterday.' For simple past tense sentences, we form the negative by adding did not before the main verb, and the main verb must change to its base form.
Someone left these documents on my desk. (Change into negative)
No one left these documents on my desk.
Not someone left these documents on my desk.
Someone didn't leave these documents on my desk.
Not anyone left these documents on my desk.
✅ The correct answer is 'No one left these documents on my desk.' because 'no one' is the direct negative equivalent of 'someone.'
Some of the guests enjoyed the meal. (Change into negative)
None of the guests enjoyed the meal.
Not some of the guests enjoyed the meal.
Some of the guests didn't enjoy the meal.
Any of the guests didn't enjoy the meal.
✅ The correct answer is 'None of the guests enjoyed the meal.' because 'none of' is the direct negative equivalent of 'some of.'
She has just arrived at the airport. (change into negative)
She has not arrived at the airport yet.
She has not just arrived at the airport.
She has still not arrived at the airport.
She didn't arrive at the airport yet.
✅ The correct answer is 'She has not arrived at the airport yet.' When transforming affirmative sentences with 'just' to negative, we remove 'just', add 'not' after the auxiliary verb, and place 'yet' at the end to indicate an expected action hasn't happened.
She has to finish her homework before dinner. (Change into negative)
She doesn't have to finish her homework before dinner.
She has not to finish her homework before dinner.
She hasn't to finish her homework before dinner.
She doesn't has to finish her homework before dinner.
✅ The correct answer is 'She doesn't have to finish her homework before dinner.' When transforming sentences with 'has to' into negative form, we use the auxiliary verb 'does' + 'not' + 'have to.' This is because 'has to' expresses obligation, and in negative structures, the auxiliary 'does' is required while 'has' changes to 'have.'
All his efforts have been successful. (change into negative)
None of his efforts have been successful.
None of his efforts has been successful.
Not all his efforts have been successful.
His efforts haven't been successful at all.
✅ The correct answer is 'None of his efforts have been successful.' When transforming from affirmative to negative, we replace 'All' with 'None of'. With plural nouns like 'efforts', modern English often uses plural verb forms ('have' rather than 'has').
They like to play tennis, too. (Change into negative.)
They don't like to play tennis, either.
They don't like to play tennis, too.
They don't like to play tennis, neither.
They like to play tennis, not too.
✅ The correct answer is 'They don't like to play tennis, either.' because in negative sentences, 'too' is replaced with 'either.'
I wrote a letter and so did my sister. (Change into negative.)
I didn't write a letter and neither did my sister.
I didn't write a letter and so didn't my sister.
I didn't write a letter and nor did my sister.
I didn't write a letter and also not my sister.
✅ The correct answer is 'I didn't write a letter and neither did my sister.' because in negative agreement, 'and so did' changes to 'and neither did.'
Bring your notes to class. (Change into negative.)
Don't bring your notes to class.
Not bring your notes to class.
Do not bringing your notes to class.
No bring your notes to class.
✅ The correct answer is 'Don't bring your notes to class.' because in negative imperatives, we use 'Don't' or 'Do not' before the base verb.
Let them play outside. (Change into negative.)
Let them not play outside.
Don't let them play outside.
Not let them play outside.
Let not them play outside.
✅ The correct answer is 'Let them not play outside.' because in negative imperatives with 'let', we place 'not' after the object and before the verb.
They visited their grandparents last week. (change into negative)
They did not visit their grandparents last week.
They did not visited their grandparents last week.
They do not visit their grandparents last week.
They not visited their grandparents last week.
✅ The correct answer is 'They did not visit their grandparents last week.' For simple past tense sentences, we form the negative by adding did not before the main verb, and changing the main verb back to its base form.
Very few candidates passed the entrance examination. (Change into equivalent negative)
Not many candidates passed the entrance examination.
Not a lot of candidates passed the entrance examination.
Almost none of the candidates passed the entrance examination.
Only a small number of candidates passed the entrance examination.
✅ The correct answer is 'Not many candidates passed the entrance examination.' When transforming 'very few' into an equivalent negative expression, 'not many' is the standard equivalent. Both phrases express the same meaning of a small quantity, just with different grammatical constructions. 'Very few' uses an intensifier with 'few,' while 'not many' uses a negative with 'many.' These two expressions can be used interchangeably in most contexts.
All of the participants agreed with the proposal. (change into negative)
None of the participants agreed with the proposal.
All of the participants didn't agree with the proposal.
Not all of the participants agreed with the proposal.
No participants agreed with the proposal.
✅ The correct answer is 'None of the participants agreed with the proposal.' When transforming affirmative sentences with 'all of' to their negative counterparts, we replace 'all' with 'none' while keeping the rest of the structure intact.
He has a valid driver's license. (change into negative)
He does not have a valid driver's license.
He does not has a valid driver's license.
He has not a valid driver's license.
He do not have a valid driver's license.
✅ The correct answer is 'He does not have a valid driver's license.' When has expresses possession, it functions as a main verb. For third-person singular subjects in present tense, we use does not to form the negative, and the main verb changes to its base form (have).
Very few students are interested in ancient history. (Change into equivalent negative)
Not many students are interested in ancient history.
Almost no students are interested in ancient history.
A few students are interested in ancient history.
Hardly any students are interested in ancient history.
✅ The correct answer is 'Not many students are interested in ancient history.' When transforming 'very few' into an equivalent negative expression, we use 'not many.' Both phrases express the same idea of a small quantity, but 'not many' uses the negative construction with 'not' + 'many' rather than the intensifier 'very' with 'few.' These expressions are interchangeable in most contexts.
Bring your notes to class. (Change into negative.)
Don't bring your notes to class.
Not bring your notes to class.
Do not bringing your notes to class.
No bring your notes to class.
✅ The correct answer is 'Don't bring your notes to class.' because negative imperatives follow the structure 'Do not + base verb.'
Let them play outside. (Change into negative.)
Let them not play outside.
Don't let them play outside.
Not let them play outside.
Let not them play outside.
✅ The correct answer is 'Let them not play outside.' because negative imperatives with 'let' follow the structure 'Let + object + not + base verb.'
Wait for me. (Change into negative.)
Don't wait for me.
No wait for me.
Not wait for me.
Wait not for me.
✅ The correct answer is 'Don't wait for me.' because negative imperatives follow the pattern 'Do not + base verb + object.'
Let us go to the park. (Change into negative.)
Let us not go to the park.
Don't let us go to the park.
Not let us go to the park.
Let not us go to the park.
✅ The correct answer is 'Let us not go to the park.' because negative imperatives with 'let' follow the structure 'Let + object + not + base verb.'
He has bought some books. (Change into negative.)
He has not bought any books.
He has not bought some books.
He has bought not any books.
He not has bought some books.
✅ The correct answer is 'He has not bought any books.' because in negative sentences, 'some' changes to 'any.'
She has already finished her homework. (Change into negative.)
She has not finished her homework yet.
She has not already finished her homework.
She already has not finished her homework.
She has yet not finished her homework.
✅ The correct answer is 'She has not finished her homework yet.' because when negating a sentence with 'already,' we replace it with 'yet.'
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