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Negative Sentences — Revision Notes

ICSE · Class 4 · English Grammar

Negative Sentences revision notes for ICSE Class 4 English Grammar: 3 topics in quick points. Part of the ICSE Class 4 English Grammar syllabus.

43 questions20 flashcards4 concepts

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Key Topics to Revise

1

What Are Negative Sentences?

  • A negative sentence says that something is not true or not happening.
  • We use words like 'not', 'no', 'don't', 'cannot', etc., to make a sentence negative.
  • Example: 'I am happy.' → 'I am not happy.'
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Rules for Making Negative Sentences

  • If the verb is 'am', 'is', 'are', 'was', 'were' → add 'not' after the verb.
  • If the verb is 'have', 'has', 'had' → use 'no' after the verb.
  • If the sentence has helping verbs like 'can', 'will', 'has got' → put 'not' after the first helping verb.
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Examples of Negative Sentences

  • I am not tired.
  • They are not ready.
  • He has no money.

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Key Concepts

When the verb in a sentenceWhen the sentence uses 'have'When a sentence has twoTo make a command negative

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.
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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