G10 REVIEW QUIZ

Your friend says, "I think we should start the project tomorrow." Which of the following is the most polite way to express negation if you disagree?

• No, that's a bad idea.

• You are definitely wrong.

• I don't have no time tomorrow.

• I'm not sure that's the best time to start.

In the sentence, "He hardly recognized his old friend after so many years," the word 'hardly' makes the statement:

• Affirmative, because he did recognize him.

• Negative, because it implies he almost did not recognize him.

• Neutral, as it expresses uncertainty.

• Affirmative, because it is an emphatic word.

Which sentence is grammatically incorrect in standard English?

• I have never seen that movie.

• Nobody wants to go to the party.

• She doesn't want nothing for her birthday.

• There is nothing I can do to help.

Read the dialogue below: Lina: "The final exam was incredibly difficult." Marco: "You got it. I barely finished on time." Marco's response, "You got it," is a conversational way of expressing:

• Negation

• Confusion

• Affirmation

• A question

Which of the following sentences contains a negative expression but is NOT about denial or refusal?

• I will not accept your apology.

• She seldom participates in class.

• No, I cannot join you.

• They never finish their homework.

"You can't not appreciate the beauty of the sunset." This sentence uses a double negative for what purpose?

• To make the sentence grammatically correct.

• To express a strong affirmation or emphasis.

• To create confusion for the listener.

• To politely disagree with someone.

How would you transform the affirmative sentence, "He is always honest about his feelings," into a negative one that carries the opposite meaning?

• He is always not honest about his feelings.

• He is never honest about his feelings.

• Isn't he always honest about his feelings?

• He is hardly honest with his feelings sometimes.

Which of the following statements is purely affirmative?

• None of the students were late.

• She rarely complains about the workload.

• I have no doubt that you will succeed.

• Indeed, this is the best solution to the problem.

The main reason to soften negative expressions in conversation is to:

• Show intellectual superiority.

• Confuse the person you are talking to.

• Maintain politeness and avoid conflict.

• Make your argument sound weaker.

Someone in your group says, "I don’t think my idea is good." What is the strongest affirmative response to encourage them?

• Yes, it's okay.

• That's not a bad idea.

• On the contrary, your idea is absolutely brilliant!

• Surely, we can consider it.