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What is the primary function of negation in language?

• To express agreement

• To indicate a positive statement

• To deny or contradict a statement

• To ask a question

Which of the following is an example of a negation?

• I am happy.

• I am not happy.

• I can do it.

• I will go.

In what context might the phrase 'Am I not?' be used?

• To express doubt

• To make a suggestion

• To give a command

• To confirm a statement

What is the effect of using 'not' in a sentence?

• It emphasizes the sentence.

• It negates the meaning of the sentence.

• It turns the sentence into a command.

• It makes the sentence a question.

Which of the following sentences uses negation correctly?

• Not she is going to the party.

• She is not going to the party.

• She is going to the not party.

• She not is going to the party.