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Negative Questions Quiz 1 (30 MCQs)

This multiple-choice question set evaluates the ability to form and respond to negative questions using appropriate verb negation, auxiliary verbs, and past tense. It covers various aspects of English grammar related to negative statements and questions, including affirmative responses in negative questions, subject-verb agreement, and modal auxiliaries.

Quiz Instructions

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1. I don't like to eat steak.-Why not? ..... you like beef?

Explanations: The question "Why not?" is a negative question, which expects a negative response. The correct answer should be in the form of a negation. Option B) Don't is grammatically correct and fits the context of the sentence as it properly negates the verb "like" to form a negative response.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Isn't - This option is incorrect because it suggests a question format rather than an answer.
Option B: Don't - This option is correct as it properly forms the negative response to the question "Why not?"
Option C: Won't - This option is incorrect because it implies future tense, which is not relevant here.
Option D: Aren't - This option is incorrect because it suggests a question format rather than an answer.

2. Complete the sentence to make it negative:He ..... buy anything for lunch.

Explanations: The correct answer is B) Didn't. To form a negative sentence in English, we use the auxiliary verb "didn't" followed by the base form of the main verb (in this case, "buy"). The other options are incorrect because: - Option A: "Was" is used for forming past tense questions or statements with linking verbs. - Option C: "She" does not fit grammatically in this context as it refers to a different subject. - Option D: "None of the above" is incorrect since one option (B) is correct.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect. Used for past tense questions or statements with linking verbs.
Option B: Correct. Forms a negative sentence by using "didn't" followed by the base form of the verb.
Option C: Incorrect. Refers to a different subject and does not fit grammatically here.
Option D: Incorrect. One option (B) is correct.

3. Monica arrives on time for dinner

Explanations: The question "Monica arrives on time for dinner" is a negative question, which implies the opposite of what is stated. Option B, "Monica doesn't arrive on time for dinner," correctly negates the original statement by indicating that Monica did not arrive on time.

Option Analysis:

Option A: This option suggests uncertainty ("maybe"), which does not negate the original positive statement.
Option B: This is the correct answer as it negates the original positive statement by indicating that Monica did not arrive on time.
Option C: This option is grammatically incorrect and irrelevant to the question.
Option D: Since Option B is correct, this option is also incorrect.

4. ..... he called you after the date?

Explanations: The question is a negative question, asking whether the subject did not receive a call after a date. The correct answer format should be in the negative form using "hasn't," which matches Option C.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Haven't - Incorrect as it uses 'have' instead of 'has', and doesn't match the subject.
Option B: Musn't - Incorrect, this is a modal verb for prohibition, not related to the question.
Option C: Hasn't - Correct as it properly negates the verb in the present perfect tense.
Option D: None of above - Incorrect as Option C is correct.

5. This hotel looks really familiar ..... we stayed here before?

Explanations: The question is a negative question, which asks about an action that did not occur in the past. The correct response should use "have" and be in the present perfect tense to indicate an action that started in the past and continues up to now or has relevance to the present. Option A) Haven't: This is correct because it uses the negative form of the present perfect tense, indicating that staying at this hotel did not happen.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. Uses "haven't" for the negative present perfect tense.
Option B: Incorrect. Uses "weren't," which is in the past negative form and does not fit the context of a present perfect question.
Option C: Incorrect. Uses "hasn't," which would be correct for a simple past tense question, but this is a present perfect negative question.
Option D: Incorrect. Uses "didn't," which is in the simple past tense and does not fit the context of a present perfect question.

6. She ..... a lot of questions.

Explanations: The sentence requires a negative form to indicate that she did not ask many questions. "Did not ask" is the correct negative construction in past tense, making option B the right choice.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect as it uses 'asked' without negation.
Option B: Correct as it uses 'did not ask' for negation in past tense.
Option C: Incorrect as it lacks the auxiliary verb and is incomplete.
Option D: Incorrect as it does not include any form of negation or past tense.

7. ..... your children gone to the new amusement park?

Explanations: Negative questions are formed by using auxiliary verbs (like 'have', 'has', 'is', etc.) followed by 'not' and then the main verb in its base form. The subject is often omitted after the auxiliary verb, as it's implied.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. "Haven't" is used to form a negative question about an action that has already happened with your children.
Option B: Incorrect. "Hasn't" would be used for singular subjects, not plural ones like "children".
Option C: Incorrect. "Wasn't" is past tense and doesn't fit the context of a question about an action that has already happened.
Option D: Incorrect. "Didn't" would be used for actions in the simple past, not present perfect which is implied here with "have".

8. -I saw that same sign 10 minutes ago! ..... we just drive by here a few minutes ago?

Explanations: The sentence "I saw that same sign 10 minutes ago!" is a negative question in disguise, as it implies the speaker did not see the sign recently. The correct answer is Haven't (C) because it negates an action that has not occurred up to now.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Wasn't - Incorrect; this would be used for a past simple question.
Option B: Weren't - Incorrect; this would also be used for a past simple question and does not fit the context of an action that has not occurred up to now.
Option C: Haven't - Correct; it negates an action that has not happened in the present or recent past, fitting the context perfectly.
Option D: Didn't - Incorrect; this would be used for a simple past question and does not fit the context of an ongoing situation up to now.

9. ..... you going to buy a new car? You said so.

Explanations: Negative questions are formed by using auxiliary verbs (like 'do', 'does', 'did') followed by the negative form ('not'). In this case, "You said so" implies a positive statement, and to make it negative, we should use "weren't". Therefore, "Weren't you going to buy a new car?" is correct.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Won't - Incorrect. This form is used for future negation.
Option B: Weren't - Correct. This matches the negative question structure and context.
Option C: Haven't - Incorrect. This is a present perfect tense, not relevant here.
Option D: Aren't - Incorrect. This form is used for present negation, not past.

10. Don't you want to eat something?

Explanations: Negative questions are structured to inquire about the absence of something, often beginning with "don't," "doesn't," or "aren't." The given sentence, "Don't you want to eat something?" is a negative question because it uses "don't" and inverts the auxiliary verb. It seeks an affirmative response indicating that eating should be considered.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. This option is accurate as the sentence is indeed a negative question, properly structured to elicit an affirmative response.
Option B: Incorrect. This option is not correct because the sentence does fit the structure of a negative question.

11. ..... she come to school on time?

Explanations: The question "..... she come to school on time?" is a negative question, which requires the use of "Does" as the auxiliary verb since it starts with an implied "Does not". Therefore, the correct answer is C) Does.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Do - Incorrect. This would be used in a positive question.
Option B: Don't - Incorrect. This is the negative form and should not start the sentence.
Option C: Does - Correct. Used as auxiliary verb for the negative question.
Option D: Doesn't - Incorrect. This would be used in a negative statement, not a question.

12. What is the structure of a negative question?

Explanations: The structure of a negative question in English typically follows the pattern: Auxiliary/Modal verb + not + Subject + main verb + Complement? (C?). This matches Option C, which states "Aux/mode+not+Subject+verb+C?." For example, "Don't you love me?" or "Can't he help us?"

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect. The negation should come after the auxiliary/modal verb.
Option B: Incorrect. The order of not and subject is reversed.
Option C: Correct. This accurately represents the structure of a negative question in English.
Option D: Incorrect. It omits the negation, which is crucial in forming a negative question.

13. ..... that a great movie?-Yes, I loved it!

Explanations: The question "..... that a great movie? - Yes, I loved it!" is a negative question. In English grammar, when the expected answer to a negative question is affirmative, the correct response should negate the verb in the question. The original sentence implies a positive response to a negative question structure, which would be formed using "wasn't" as follows: "Wasn't that a great movie?" Hence, option D) Wasn't is the correct answer.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Weren't - Incorrect; it doesn't fit the structure of the question.
Option B: Isn't - Incorrect; it's not a past tense form and doesn't match the context.
Option C: Didn't - Incorrect; it's used for simple past tense questions, not negative questions about opinions.
Option D: Wasn't - Correct; it properly forms the negative question that would elicit an affirmative response like "Yes, I loved it!"

14. "Isn't that Mike's brother?" What is the purpose of this negative question?

Explanations: Negative questions, such as "Isn't that Mike's brother?", are often used to express surprise or to seek confirmation about something unexpected. This particular question implies the speaker believes it might be surprising to hear that the person in question is actually Mike’s brother.

Option Analysis:

Option A: To make a complaint - Incorrect. Negative questions are not typically used for complaints.
Option B: To express surprise - Correct. This aligns with the implied expectation that it might be surprising to hear this information.

15. You study English every night

Explanations: Negative questions are formed by using "don't" with the subject and the base form of the verb. Option B correctly uses this structure to form a negative question from the given statement, making it the correct answer.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect as it changes the sentence into an affirmative form.
Option B: Correct as it forms a proper negative question using "don't" with the subject and base verb.
Option C: Incorrect as it uses "didn't," which is for past tense, not present tense.
Option D: Incorrect as it inverts the structure to form a yes/no question instead of a negative one.

16. Tatiana is hilarious

Explanations: Option C is correct because it forms a negative question, which is the requirement of the task. Negative questions typically begin with "Isn't" followed by the subject and verb in its base form.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Doesn't Tatiana hilarious? This is incorrect as it uses an affirmative structure instead of a negative one.
Option B: Is Tatiana hilarious? This is the positive version and does not meet the requirement for a negative question.
Option C: Isn't Tatiana hilarious? This correctly forms a negative question, making it the right choice.
Option D: Has Tatiana hilarious? This uses "has" incorrectly; it should be "is" to form a proper question about a state of being.

17. You are surprised because your friend hasn't tried the cake which is delicious. You ask her: ..... you tried the cake?

Explanations: The correct answer is C) Haven't. In negative questions, the auxiliary verb (haven't in this case) should be used to form the question. "Have you tried" becomes "haven't you tried" when forming a negative question.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Don't - Incorrect as it uses 'do' instead of 'have' for the auxiliary verb in this context.
Option B: Aren't - Incorrect as it is used with 'are' and does not fit the sentence structure correctly.
Option C: Haven't - Correct, forms a proper negative question.
Option D: None of above - Incorrect as option C is correct.

18. He ..... (not brush) his hair very often.

Explanations: The sentence requires a negative form because "not" is used before the verb. The subject "He" is singular, so the correct auxiliary verb to use with it in a negative statement is "doesn't". Therefore, option D) Doesn't is the correct answer.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect as "Does" would be used for an affirmative question or statement.
Option B: Incorrect as "Don't" is a contraction of "do not", which is used with plural subjects or the first-person singular "I".
Option C: Incorrect as "Do" is also used for affirmative questions or statements, and it does not match the subject-verb agreement in this context.
Option D: Correct as "doesn't" matches the singular subject "He" and forms a negative statement with "not".

19. Andy ..... a new shirt.

Explanations: The sentence "Andy ..... a new shirt." is a negative question, which asks about an action that did not occur. The correct answer is C) Didn't buy because it indicates the negation of the action (buying a new shirt).

Option Analysis:

Option A: Buy - This option suggests a positive affirmation, which contradicts the negative question format.
Option B: Not buy - While this is close to correct, it uses "not" instead of "didn't," making it grammatically incorrect in this context.
Option C: Didn't buy - This correctly negates the action and fits the negative question format.
Option D: Did bought - This is a grammatical error, as "did" should be followed by a base form of the verb (buy), not its past tense (bought).

20. You are getting ready for a party and your sister hasn't even taken a shower yet. You ask her: ..... you going to the party?

Explanations: Negative questions are formed by using auxiliary verbs and "not" in a question format. The correct form for the given context is "Aren't you going to the party?" This matches Option A, which states "Aren't."

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. Uses "Aren't" to form a negative question.
Option B: Incorrect. "Isn't" is used for singular subjects and doesn't fit the context of addressing your sister.
Option C: Incorrect. "Don't" is used in affirmative statements, not questions.
Option D: Incorrect. There is a correct answer among the options provided.

21. Which sentence is negative?

Explanations: Option D is negative because it denies a fact, stating "You weren't at the hospital that night," which implies absence rather than presence.

Option Analysis:

Option A: This sentence is positive as it affirms an action of spending money.
Option B: This sentence is positive, indicating a service being provided by the doctor.
Option C: This sentence is positive, praising hard work.
Option D: This sentence is negative, expressing absence or denial of presence at the hospital.

22. ..... you swim when you were 7 years old?

Explanations: Negative questions are formed by using the auxiliary verb "couldn't" in this case, indicating an inability to perform an action in the past. The correct answer is A) Couldn't because it properly negates the ability to swim at age 7.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correct. Uses 'couldn't' to indicate inability in the past.
Option B: Incorrect. 'Can't' is used for present inability, not past.
Option C: Incorrect. ' Haven't' is used for actions that have not occurred, not ability.
Option D: Incorrect. None of the above is not applicable as option A is correct.

23. Marge and Homer ..... two children.

Explanations: The sentence "Marge and Homer don't have two children" is a negative question in disguise, as it is phrased to seek confirmation of the absence of something (in this case, children). The correct form for such a statement should use a plural verb since both subjects are involved. Therefore, Option B ("Don't have") is correct.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Doesn't have - Incorrect because it uses a singular verb with two subjects.
Option B: Don't have - Correct as it uses the plural form of "don't" to agree with both subjects.

24. ..... your brother been to New York before?

Explanations: The question "Has your brother been to New York before?" is a negative question, which requires the use of "hasn't" as the correct response when negating it. The structure for such questions involves using the auxiliary verb "has" followed by "not," contracted as "hasn't." Therefore, option D) Hasn't is the correct answer.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect; doesn't fit the structure of a negative question in present perfect tense.
Option B: Incorrect; relates to future or general statements, not past actions.
Option C: Incorrect; used for simple past tense questions and does not match the present perfect tense required here.
Option D: Correct; matches the structure of negating a question in present perfect tense.

25. They went to the library on Saturday.

Explanations: Option A is correct because it forms a negative question, which is the requirement of the given statement. In English grammar, a negative question typically starts with "didn't" followed by the subject and verb in its base form.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Correctly forms a negative question using "Didn't they go to the library on Saturday?"
Option B: Forms an affirmative question, which does not match the requirement of creating a negative question.

26. The nurse ..... Peter's temperature.

Explanations: The sentence is a negative question, which means it negates the action of taking Peter's temperature. The correct form to express this in a negative statement is "didn't take," making option D the right choice.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect as "Taken" does not negate the action.
Option B: Incorrect as "Did not took" has an extra 't' and is grammatically incorrect in this context.
Option C: Incorrect as "Not take" lacks a subject-verb agreement and proper negation form.
Option D: Correct as "Didn't take" properly negates the action of taking Peter's temperature.

27. You know your friend is on a diet. You ask him/her: ..... you on a diet?

Explanations: Negative questions are formed by using the auxiliary verb (don't, doesn't, aren't, etc.) followed by the subject and then the rest of the sentence. In this case, "you" is the subject, so we use "aren't". The correct negative question would be "Aren't you on a diet?".

Option Analysis:

Option A: Incorrect as it uses an affirmative form without negation.
Option B: Incorrect as it uses the wrong auxiliary verb for second person singular (you).
Option C: Correct as "aren't you" is the proper negative form for second person singular in questions.
Option D: Incorrect as there is a correct answer among the options provided.

28. She like to see a movie? Yes, she would.

Explanations: The question "She like to see a movie?" is a negative question, which expects a negative response. The correct answer given is "Wouldn't," indicating that the subject does not like seeing movies. This aligns with the expected negative response.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Isn't - This option uses a verb form that doesn't fit the context of a question expecting a modal auxiliary.
Option B: Wouldn't - Correct. It properly negates the possibility of liking to see movies, fitting the negative question format.
Option C: Isn't - Same as Option A, not suitable for this context.
Option D: Didn't - This option is in past tense and doesn't fit the present context of a habitual action or preference.

29. COMPLETE THE NEGATIVE QUESTIONS IN PAST TIME ..... Peter study French yesterday?

Explanations: Negative questions in past time are formed by using the auxiliary verb "did" followed by the negation "not" and then the subject, with the main verb in its base form. Since Peter is the subject, we use "didn't" as the negative auxiliary.

Option Analysis:

Option A: WEREN'T - This option is incorrect because it uses a plural form of 'were' which is not appropriate for forming a negative question in past time.
Option B: DIDN'T - This option is correct as "didn't" properly forms the negative question for the simple past tense.

30. ..... you say you were in the bank?

Explanations: Negative questions are formed by using auxiliary verbs (like 'haven't', 'didn't', etc.) followed by the main verb in its base form. In this case, "you say you were in the bank?" is a negative question implying that the speaker did not go to the bank. The correct response should use an auxiliary verb indicating negation.

Option Analysis:

Option A: Haven't - Incorrect as it uses 'have' which doesn't fit the context.
Option B: Didn't - Correct, using 'didn't' to negate the past tense verb 'were'.
Option C: Wasn't - Incorrect as it is a negative form of 'was', not suitable for this question structure.
Option D: None of above - Incorrect as Option B is correct.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are negative questions?

Negative questions are questions that begin with a negation, such as "don't," "can't," or "haven't." They typically ask for information about what did not happen or is not the case.

Can negative questions be used in past time?

Yes, negative questions can be used to inquire about events that did not occur in the past. For example, "Didn't you go to the party last night?" is a negative question referring to a past event.

How do negative questions differ from statements?

Negative questions are interrogative in nature, asking for information, while negative statements declare something is not the case. For example, "You didn't finish your homework" is a statement, whereas "Didn't you finish your homework?" is a question.

Are negative questions always formed with 'not'?

Not necessarily. Negative questions can be formed using other negations like "never," "no one," or "nothing." For example, "Have you never visited Paris?" and "Did no one come to the meeting?" are negative questions.

When should I use a negative question?

Negative questions are useful when you want to challenge or verify information, seek clarification about what did not happen, or politely ask for confirmation. They can be used in various contexts, from casual conversation to formal inquiries.

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