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Negative Sentences — Concept Maps

ICSE · Class 4 · English Grammar

4 concept maps of Negative Sentences for ICSE Class 4 English Grammar, each also written out as a text outline.

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4 Concept Maps

This flowchart shows how positive sentences become negative sentences by adding 'not' or 'no'

This flowchart shows how positive sentences become negative sentences by adding 'not' or 'no'

The map in words

  • I am happy
    • Add NOT or NO: I am not happy
  • She has money
    • Add NO: She has no money

This flowchart shows the rule for making sentences negative when using 'be' verbs

This flowchart shows the rule for making sentences negative when using 'be' verbs

The map in words

  • Sentence with be verb
    • Which be verb?
      • is/are/am/was/were: Put NOT after the verb
        • Subject + be verb + NOT + rest
          • Example: She is not happy

This sequence diagram shows the steps to make a sentence negative with 'be' verbs

This sequence diagram shows the steps to make a sentence negative with 'be' verbs

The map in words

  • Student → Sentence: Find be verb
  • Sentence → Student: Found is
  • Student → Sentence: Put not after verb
  • Sentence → Student: She is not happy
  • Student → Student: Read it aloud
  • Student → Student: Correct!

Negative Sentences

Negative Sentences

The map in words

  • Negative Sentences
    • Use of 'not'
    • Use of 'no'
    • Negative Commands
    • Multi-word Verbs
    • Verb 'be' in Negatives
    • Short Forms

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Negative Sentences for ICSE Class 4 English Grammar?
Key topics in Negative Sentences include What Are Negative Sentences?, Rules for Making Negative Sentences, Examples of Negative Sentences. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 4 exams.
What do the concept maps for Negative Sentences show?
The 4 maps show how the ideas in Negative Sentences connect: This flowchart shows how positive sentences become negative sentences by adding 'not' or 'no'; This flowchart shows the rule for making sentences negative when using 'be' verbs. Each map is also written out as an outline on this page.
How should I revise Negative Sentences for Class 4 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 43 practice questions on Negative Sentences. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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