Step 4 - Grammar

Negative structures

There are a number of negatives structures in English ranging from basic negative sentences to the more complicated neither ... nor and not ... either.
Learn the most common negative structures and do the exercises.
The most common negatives structures are:

Study the 'Kennisbank' Negative structures:

Negative structures

Assignment 1: Negative sentences

In pairs, taking turns, form negative sentences. Do this either in writing or orally.
Let your partner or your teacher assess your sentences. Ask your teacher for instructions.

  1. play – your food
  2. chase – the cat
  3. surf – the Internet
  4. lean – the wall
  5. rock – your chair
  6. pick – your nose
  7. try – understand him
  8. hope – to succeed
  9. wait – for me
  10. sleep – too long

Assignment 2: Never

In pairs, taking turns, form negative sentences. Do this either in writing or orally.
Let your partner or your teacher assess your sentences.

  1. read a book – I have to
  2. watch the News on TV
  3. do homework
  4. stop – play on line games
  5. drink – black coffee
  6. wear – straw hat
  7. use – pencil sharpener
  8. allow make – web cam pictures
  9. read local papers
  10. say – I love you