Question

What happens to the word order in negative sentences?

• A. "Not" is placed before the subject.
• B. "Not" comes after the auxiliary verb.
• C. The verb moves to the end of the sentence.
• D. "Not" is placed before the main verb, even if there's an auxiliary verb.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. "Not" comes after the auxiliary verb.

In negative sentences, "not" is placed after the auxiliary (helping) verb and before the main verb (if there is one).

Examples:

1. She is not going to the party. (Auxiliary: is, "not" comes after it.)

2. They do not like spicy food. (Auxiliary: do, "not" comes after it.)

3. He has not finished his homework. (Auxiliary: has, "not" comes after it.)