How to Say "No" in English

In English, we have different ways to say something is negative or not happening. Here’s a simple guide to understand these differences:

1. Using "Not"

"Not" is the most common word we use to make sentences negative. You often see it with helping verbs and the word "is."

• Example with "is":

  • Positive: She is happy.
  • Negative: She is not happy.

• Example with helping verbs:

  • Positive: They are going.
  • Negative: They are not going.

2. Using "Never"

"Never" means that something doesn’t happen at any time.

• Example:
  • Positive: I go to the gym.
  • Negative: I never go to the gym.

3. Using "No"

"No" is used to talk about the lack of something.

• Example:
  • Positive: There is a book.
  • Negative: There is no book.

Key Points to Remember

• Use "not" with verbs to say something is negative.
• Use "never" to show actions that don’t happen, and use "no" for things that are missing.