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- Ricardo_kOctober 2019
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HyaSkyOctober 2019 I don't have a simple answer for you. Basically, they have the exact same meaning: No. Please read 1 and 2 for a long answer, or just read 2 for a short answer. 1. In English (and other languages), we like to add a consonant to the end of certain words, to separate it from the next word in the sentence, if the next word starts with a vowel. For example: There is no way = There is not a way These sentences have the same meaning, but the 't' in 'not' separates it from the next word in the sentence: The indefinite article 'a/an'. 'A/An' is another good example: 'There's a banana in the kitchen' 'There's an apple in the kitchen' Since 'apple' starts with a vowel, the 'a' before it becomes 'an'. This isn't always true, but when you see a random consonant after a word (especially 'n' and 't'), it is often there for a better sound. (An exception would be 'There is no apple in the kitchen', with 'no' before 'apple') 2. A way to help remember what to use, is that 'not' comes before verbs and adjectives. Before nouns, both can appear. Nouns (no + not): 'There is no way to go' 'There's not a way to go' 'That is no reason to be upset' 'These are not chickens' 'You're not John' Verbs (not): 'Do not go to the store' 'I am not going to school today' 'Do not say 'Do no say', because it is not correct' Adjectives (not): 'I am not happy' 'It's not rainy today' You will also have to learn the word 'none': 'There's none left' 'None of these are good' = 'These are all bad' Hope this helps! |
arvinaOctober 2019 i have this question too please answer one |