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Hanuman_2000 Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Interogative -negative sentence

Hello,

1. Aren't yo happy?

2. Are you not happy?

Which one is formal in writing?

Which one is used in conversation?

3. Why does he not answer?

4. Why doesn't he answer?

Is (4) correct in writing or speaking?

Thanks.
  

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hanuman_2000 1. 2. Which one is used in conversation?

— Mister Micawber

  • hanuman_2000 1.
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  • Which one is used in conversation?
  • #2; #1 hanuman_2000 3.
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hanuman_20001. Aren't you happy?2. Are you not happy?Which one is formal in writing?Which one is used in conversation?
#2; #1
hanuman_20003. Why does he not answer?4. Why doesn't he answer?Is (4) correct in writing or speaking?
Yes. All four of your sentences could easily appear as both spoken and written English.
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