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Negative Sentences — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 4 · English Grammar

What Negative Sentences covers in ICSE Class 4 English Grammar: 3 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 4 English Grammar syllabus.

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3 Topics · ICSE Class 4 English Grammar · 2026-27

Topics in Negative Sentences

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.'
2

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.
3

Examples of Negative Sentences

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

Key Concepts

Central concept: Negative Sentences

Use of 'not'Use of 'no'Negative CommandsMulti-word VerbsVerb 'be' in NegativesShort Forms

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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?
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