Guest Posted 23 years ago
Grammar
'Is it not' as a question.
can you say 'Is it not heavy?' - because it is a question? (like saying 'it is heavy' as a question)
Top answer
The question mark makes it a correct question. " - Modern
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The question mark makes it a correct question. I'm guessing that the rules have changed over the years for the actual wording:
"Is it not the correct way?" - A little old fashioned
"Isn't this the correct way?" - Modern
"Is it not the correct way?" - A little old fashioned
"Isn't this the correct way?" - Modern
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The use of the interrogative negative requests confirmation of the speaker's expectations. So, sentences such as:
"Is it not heavy?"
" Don´t you leave in Madrid?"
Are in reality synthesis for:
"I think it must be heavy, is it"
" I expect you to live in Madrid, do you?"
It must be pointed out, however, that the use of the f
"Is it not heavy?"
" Don´t you leave in Madrid?"
Are in reality synthesis for:
"I think it must be heavy, is it"
" I expect you to live in Madrid, do you?"
It must be pointed out, however, that the use of the f
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