1. Identify the sentence type:
* Yes/No questions: These are the simplest. They usually begin with "Is," "Are," "Do," "Does," "Did," "Have," "Has," or "Had."
* Wh-questions: These start with "who," "what," "when," "where," "why," or "how." They need a slightly different approach.
2. Transform the question into a statement:
* Yes/No questions: Remove the question mark and any auxiliary verb (like "do," "does," "did").
* Wh-questions: Keep the "wh-" word and remove the question mark.
3. Insert "not" after the auxiliary verb:
* Yes/No questions: Insert "not" directly after the auxiliary verb.
* Wh-questions: Since wh-questions generally don't start with auxiliary verbs, you'll need to add an auxiliary verb (usually "do," "does," or "did") before "not."
Examples:
Yes/No questions:
* Interrogative: Are you going to the party?
* Negative: You are not going to the party.
* Interrogative: Did you finish your homework?
* Negative: You did not finish your homework.
Wh-questions:
* Interrogative: Where did you go?
* Negative: You did not go anywhere.
* Interrogative: Why are you leaving?
* Negative: You are not leaving for any reason.
Important Notes:
* Sometimes, adding "not" is the only change needed. In other cases, you may need to adjust the wording slightly for better clarity.
* For questions that don't use auxiliary verbs, use the appropriate form of "to be" (is, are, was, were) followed by "not".
Let me know if you have any specific examples you'd like me to transform!