הסבר: המשפט השלילי ששומש הוא "I did not forget your birthday on purpose." הוא משמש להדגיש כי הפעולה של שכחת יום ההולדת לא נעשתה בכוונה תחילה.
המבנה: נושא + did not + פועל בצורת הבסיס.
טיפ לגרמר: בשלילות עבר פשוטה עם פעלים רגילים, נהוג להשתמש ב-"did not" לפני הפועל.
Sarah's dog, Benny, had never run away before. So when she found out that he was not in the backyard one evening, she panicked. She searched all around the house and called for him, but there was no sign of Benny.
Sarah grabbed her coat and some treats and started walking around the neighborhood, calling Benny's name. She asked every passerby if they had seen her dog, but no one had. After two hours of frantic searching, just as Sarah was about to lose hope, she heard a familiar bark coming from the park.
Rushing over, she found Benny playing with another dog, seemingly having the time of his life. Relieved, she scooped him up in her arms and carried him home.
הסבר: המשפט השלילי ששומש הוא "but there was no sign of Benny." זה משמש לתאר את העובדה שלא נמצאו עקבות למציאת הכלב.
המבנה: נושא + was/were + not + שם עצם.
טיפ לגרמר: שימוש ב-"no" לפני שם עצם להדגשת היעדר מוחלט.
Jason and his friends had been looking forward to the concert for months. However, a week before the event, they received an email saying that the concert had been canceled due to unforeseen circumstances.
Disappointed, Jason said, "I can't believe they're not going ahead with the concert. We've been planning this for so long." His friends shared his sentiment, and they all felt let down by the sudden change of plans.
Instead of letting their disappointment ruin their weekend, they decided to host their own music night. They gathered at Jason's house, brought their instruments, and played their favorite songs. It turned out to be a memorable night, despite the initial setback.
הסבר: המשפט השלילי ששומש הוא "the concert had been canceled." השימוש בשלילה כאן מתאר את הסיטואציה שבה הקונצרט לא יתקיים.
המבנה: נושא + had been + פועל בצורת הפעל.
טיפ לגרמר: השימוש בזמן עבר מושלם מתאר פעולה שלא התרחשה לפני פעולה אחרת בעבר.
Lila had a sweet tooth, but her dentist told her that she needed to cut back on sugar to prevent further cavities. She made a resolution: "I will not eat sweets every day.
"Sticking to her promise was harder than she thought. Every day, she was tempted to buy a candy bar or a donut. But she reminded herself, "No, I promised I wouldn't do this anymore.
"After a month, Lila noticed a significant improvement in her health. She felt more energetic and less dependent on sugar for a boost. Proud of her accomplishment, she continued her healthy eating habits, knowing it was better for her in the long run.
הסבר: המשפט השלילי ששומש הוא "I will not eat sweets every day." זהו דוגמא לשימוש בשלילה להבעת החלטה עתידית.
המבנה: נושא + will not + פועל בצורת הבסיס.
טיפ לגרמר: שימוש ב-"will not" (won't) לביטוי כוונה שלילית לעתיד.
Mark had never been good at sports, but he had always wanted to try rock climbing. When his friends planned a climbing trip, he initially said, "I am not going to join you." He was afraid of failing and embarrassing himself.However, after some persuasion from his friends, he changed his mind and decided to give it a try. On the day of the trip, Mark faced his fears and climbed higher than he ever imagined he could.At the top, he couldn't help but feel proud and grateful that he didn't let his initial fears hold him back. "I almost didn't come, but I'm glad I did," he admitted to his friends. This experience taught him a valuable lesson about overcoming his doubts and trying new things.
הסבר: המשפט השלילי ששומש הוא "I am not going to join you." זה משמש לביטוי של כוונה מקורית שלילית.
המבנה: נושא + am/is/are + not going to + פועל בצורת הבסיס.
טיפ לגרמר: שימוש ב-"not going to" לדחיית פעולה או החלטה לעתיד, מה שמדגים חוסר רצון או התנגדות ראשונית.
