Negative Form Of Modals

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    The rule for the negative form is: add «not» before the modal verb.

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This quiz focuses on the negative forms of modal verbs in English grammar. It assesses understanding through sentence structure, rule identification, and practical application in various contexts, enhancing learners' grammatical precision and fluency.

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  • 2. 

    The sentence structure for the negative form is:

    • Subject + Modal + Not + Verb + Rest of Sentence

    • Subject + Not + Modal + Verb + Rest of Sentence

    • Subject + Do not + Modal + Verb + Rest of Sentence

    • Subject + Modal + Do not + Verb + Rest of Sentence

    Correct Answer
    A. Subject + Modal + Not + Verb + Rest of Sentence
    Explanation
    Remember the rule is to add «not» after the modal verb. Except for «have to», modals NEVER take do/does/did

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  • 3. 

    Make this sentence negative: Camelia might like the present.

    Correct Answer
    Camelia might not like the present.
    Explanation
    «might» does not have a contracted form. Therefore, you cannot write «mightn't»

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  • 4. 

    Mrs. Tran _______________ (can, negative) speak French well.

    Correct Answer
    cannot, can't
    Explanation
    Remember «cannot» is one word.

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  • 5. 

    Make this sentence negative: I would do it if I were you.

    Correct Answer
    I would not do it if I were you., I wouldn't do it if I were you.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "I would not do it if I were you., I wouldn't do it if I were you." The original sentence expresses a conditional statement where the speaker is advising against doing something. By making the sentence negative, the speaker emphasizes their recommendation to avoid the action. Both "I would not do it" and "I wouldn't do it" convey the same meaning, indicating the speaker's strong suggestion to refrain from the mentioned action.

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  • 6. 

    Make this sentence negative: Florence may eat the cake.​

    Correct Answer
    Florence may not eat the cake.
    Explanation
    «may not» does not have a contracted form. Therefore, you CANNOT put «mayn't»

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  • 7. 

    Make this sentence negative: Marie Sophie should study more.

    Correct Answer
    Marie Sophie should not study more., Marie Sophie shouldn't study more.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Marie Sophie should not study more., Marie Sophie shouldn't study more." This sentence is negative because it uses the word "not" to indicate that Marie Sophie should not increase her studying. The use of "shouldn't" also conveys the same meaning in a more informal way.

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  • 8. 

    Make this sentence negative: Lara must stay after school.

    Correct Answer
    Lara must not stay after school., Lara mustn't stay after school.
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Lara must not stay after school., Lara mustn't stay after school." The original sentence "Lara must stay after school" is transformed into a negative form by adding "not" or "mustn't" before the verb "stay". This indicates that it is necessary for Lara to avoid staying after school.

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  • 9. 

    Make this sentence negative: They have to take the bus.

    Correct Answer
    They do not have to take the bus., They don't have to take the bus.
    Explanation
    For «have to», you need to add do/does/did in front of the modal and put the modal in its base form.

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  • 10. 

    Make this sentence negative: Téa has to bring her lunch.

    Correct Answer
    Téa doesn't have to bring her lunch., Téa does not have to bring her lunch.
    Explanation
    «have to» in the negative form takes do/does/did. Also, you need to put the modal in its base form.

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