Understanding Negative Sentences
In English, we use the word "not" to make sentences negative. Where we put "not" in a sentence can really change what it means.

1. Subject Negation

   • Example: "John is not happy."
     (This means John is unhappy.)
   • Note: Here, "not" shows that John is not in a good mood.

2. Verb Negation

   • Example: "John does not like apples."
     (This means he dislikes apples.)
   • Note: In this sentence, "not" is about what John feels about apples.

3. Adverb Negation

   • Example: "He runs not quickly."
     (This means he does not run fast.)
   • Note: In this case, "not" describes how fast he runs.

Key Vocabulary

• Negate: To make something negative.
• State: A condition or situation.
• Action: A process or movement.

Grammar Rules

• Put "not" after helper verbs like "is" or "does."
• When using "not" with main verbs, use "do" or "does" to make it correct.

Remember

Where you place "not" is very important!
It helps us understand what part of the sentence is being made negative.