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ADVERB OF AFFIRMATION & NEGATION
- Adverb of Affirmation or Negation is a word which declares that something is true or

some equivalent expression or negative statement, judgment or a logical proposition. Some
examples of affirmation and negation are - certainly, definitely, never, no etc. The first two
words are the Adverbs of Affirmation while the latter are the Adverbs of Negation.
Consider the sentence - ‘I will definitely do that’. Word ‘definitely’ affirms the listener
that the speaker is going to do the task which is being talked about. ‘Definitely’ is therefore an
Adverb of Affirmation. Consider another sentence - ‘I will never do that’. In the sentence ‘never’
negates the sentence by telling that the speaker is not going to do the particular task. ‘Never’ is
therefore an Adverb of Negation.
 She is certainly going through hard time.

 There was no visibility during the rains.
 Teachers should never agree to the illogical demands of the students.
 Eager to know his son’s progress, he will definitely attend the parent’s teacher meeting.
 The moon is very clearly visible from the terrace of my house.
 Things turned out to be exactly the same as expected.
 On all my visits to the forests, I rarely spotted a tiger.
 I had hardly gone for few miles, when the car broke down.
 The generator I have is scarcely ever used.
 With the kind of dedication he has, he will surely be rewarded at work.
 After the Principal’s resignation the students can hardly be controlled.
Answers : certainly (Adverb of Affirmation), no (negation), never (negation), definitely

(affirmation), clearly (affirmation), exactly (affirmation), rarely (negation), hardly (negation),
scarcely (negation), surely (affirmation) and hardly (negation).
Example Quiz
1) I am ________ going to the school today.
2) You have ________ to do with my business.
3) I can _______ repay my parents for their blessings.
4) You can ________ consult a doctor if required.
5) His solo performance was ________ stunning.
6) I am ______ going to the party because of the exams.
7) The Manager _________ concede to the demands of the employees.
8) Spoilt kids are _______ seen to be successful.

9) From where I stood, I could _______ see inside the room.
10) Water is _______ available during summer.
11) Rahul _______ got his phone registered for mobile gaming.
12) I have ______ seen a fully grown up elephant in wild till date.
13) I reached there on time but the Principal was ______ to be seen.
14) ____ convict will admit to his crime unless proven.
15) He _______ declared the value of his car for resale.
16) He had spent all his vacation relaxing and doing _______.
17) We must be ______ about achieving our monthly target.
18) Just try to be there on time __________.
19) It was _______ a miracle, which saved his life.
20) I am ________ an employee of XYZ Corporation
1) both ‘definitely’- an adverb of affirmation and’ not’- an adverb of negation can be used.
2) nothing-negation,
3) never-negation,
4) certainly-affirmation,
5) absolutely- affirmation,
6) not-negation,
7) did not-negation,
8) rarely-negation,
9) clearly-affirmation,
10) scarcely-negation,
11) invalidly-negation,
12) never-negation,
13) nowhere-negation,
14) no-negation,
15) assertedly-affirmative,
16) nothing-negation,
17) sure-affirmative,
18) by all means-affirmative,
19) truly-affirmative,
20) no more- negation.
Adverbs of Affirmation: Quiz/Examples with MCQs and Answers:
Complete the below sentences by choosing the Adverbs of Affirmation from the choices given:
 It was ______ an act of courage that saved the lives of millions.

1. not at all
2. not
3. never
4. definitely
 The price of the asset was ________ declared by the bidding agency.
1. assertedly
2. truly
3. rarely
4. not at all
 Mahatma Gandhi is _______ the most revered freedom fighter of Indian freedom
struggle.
1. rarely
2. certainly
3. almost
4. never
 After the lecture is over, I am ______ going to the auditorium.
1. never
2. not
3. also
4. surely
 India will _______ emerge as the world’s largest economy in few years.
1. undoubtedly
2. never
3. may
4. not
 It is _____ if you finish your job on time.
1. bad
2. positive
3. all right
4. rare
 ______ I will make the payment as promised.
1. no
2. yes
3. today
4. never ever
 I am _____ about his success in whichever field he chooses.
1. doubtful
2. sure
3. not sure
4. confused
 I will ______ help you.
1. definitely
2. never
3. not at all
4. not
 He is _____ a great teacher.
1. not
2. truly
3. not at all
4. scarcely
Answers- 1 (d), 2 (a), 3 (b), 4 (d), 5 (a), 6 (c), 7 (b), 8 (b), 9 (a), 10 (b)
Adverbs of Negation: Quiz/Examples with MCQs and Answers:
 My friend _______ has a bike, so we go together.

1. doesn’t
2. certainly
3. definitely
4. also
 Water is so _______ found in some parts of Rajasthan that you have to walk for miles to
get it.
1. profoundly
2. scarcely
3. never
4. plenty
 If you don’t speak assertively, ____ one will ever believe you.
1. every
2. some
3. no
4. any
 He pledged to ________ disrespect his elders.
1. never
2. ever
3. surely
4. sure
 I was expecting him to deny, but ________ he accepted.
1. Contradictorily
2. never
3. absolutely
4. certainly
 The sea liner was _______ visible due to the mist.
1. rarely
2. hardly
3. clearly
4. exactly
 He _______ to take the medication.
1. refused
2. accepted
3. did not
4. could not
 When apprehended he _______ his involvement.
1. accepted
2. denied
3. declined
4. conceded
 You will _______ not going to the Republic Day parade.
1. regret
2. accept
3. cheer
4. obviously
 I _______ have a driving license.
1. sure
2. truly
3. don’t
4. definitely
Answers- 1 (a), 2 (b), 3 (c), 4 (a), 5 (a), 6 (b), 7 (a), 8 (b), 9 (a), 10 (c)
FEDERIGOS FALCON ( SUMMARY)
- Federigo is a young noble who falls in love with a beautiful married woman,
MonnaGiovanna. He spends lots of money to win her love, but this does not make her
lovehim. Eventually, he has nothing left but a small farm and one falcon. The falcon is
thebest of its kind in the world.Time passes, and Monna Giovanna’s husband dies. Every
summer she takes a tripto the country. There, her young son becomes friends with
Federigo. The boyespecially loves Federigo’s falcon. When the boy becomes very sick,
he tells hismother that he might get well if he had the bird.Monna Giovanna goes to
Federigo’s house. She tells him that she wants to makeup for her past coldness by having
a meal with him. Because he has nothing niceenough to serve her, Federigo roasts the
falcon and serves it for dinner. Not knowingwhat she has eaten, Monna Giovanna then
tells Federigo that she needs his falcon tomake her son well. Federigo cries and explains
what has happened. Monna Giovannagoes home, and a few days later her son dies.After a
while, Monna Giovanna’s brothers tell her she should remarry. She remembershow
Federigo honoredher and decides she will have no other man. They marry andlive
happily.
SAMPLE QUIZ
1. What happens between Giovanna and Federigo after Giovanna's son dies?
a) They decide not to see each other ever again
b) They go to Giovanna's son's funeral
c) They get married
d) The falcon's bone is preserved
ANSWER: C
2) Why does Monna Giovanna want Federigo's falcon?
a) She wants it for her dinner
b) her sick son wants it
c) She wants to give it as a gift to her father
d) She wants to use the falcon's feathers to make accessories
ANSWER: B
3. What person is the story written in?
A) First person
B) Second person
C) Third person
ANSWER: C
4. What was served as supper?
A) Chicken salad
B) Steak
C) Roasted Robin
D) Falcon
ANSWER: D
5) Who did Federigo love?
A) Monna
B) His Falcon
C) His Mom
D) All of the above
ANSWER: D
6) Who died first?
A) The Falcon
B) Monnas son
C) Monnas Husband
D) Federgio
ANSWER: C
7) Where does the story take place?
A) Florence, Italy
B) Paris, France
C) Beijing, China
D) Melbourne, Australia
ANSWER: A
8) What did Federigo give to Monna when she asked for the Falcon?
A) Fruit
B) Its bones and feathers
C) Wine
D) Money
ANSWER: B
9) TRUE OR FALSE: Monna does not recognize Federigo in the beginning.
False
10) What kind of person is Federigo?
A) A cheater
B) A player
C) A liar
D) A giver
ANSWER: D

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What is an adverb of affirmation and negation?

What is an adverb of affirmation and negation?

What is the summary of the story 'Federigo's Falcon'?

What is the summary of the story 'Federigo's Falcon'?

ADVERB OF AFFIRMATION & NEGATION

- Adverb of Affirmation or Negation is a word which declares that something is true or

 She is certainly going through hard time.

Answers : certainly (Adverb of Affirmation), no (negation), never (negation), definitely

1) I am ________ going to the school today.

2) You have ________ to do with my business.

3) I can _______ repay my parents for their blessings.

4) You can ________ consult a doctor if required.

5) His solo performance was ________ stunning.

6) I am ______ going to the party because of the exams.

7) The Manager _________ concede to the demands of the employees.

8) Spoilt kids are _______ seen to be successful.

10) Water is _______ available during summer.

14) ____ convict will admit to his crime unless proven.

15) He _______ declared the value of his car for resale.

17) We must be ______ about achieving our monthly target.

18) Just try to be there on time __________.

19) It was _______ a miracle, which saved his life.

20) I am ________ an employee of XYZ Corporation

18) by all means-affirmative,

20) no more- negation.

Adverbs of Affirmation: Quiz/Examples with MCQs and Answers:

 It was ______ an act of courage that saved the lives of millions.

Adverbs of Negation: Quiz/Examples with MCQs and Answers:

 My friend _______ has a bike, so we go together.

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