“你问我答”：如何区分 “no” 和 “not”
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What are the grammatical roles of 'no' and 'not'?
'No' can function as a determiner, adverb, or exclamation, often used before nouns to make them negative or to answer questions. 'Not' is an adverb used before verbs, nouns, adjectives, or other adverbs to negate them.
How do 'no' and 'not' differ in terms of intensity of negation?
'No' typically conveys a strong, complete denial, while 'not' can express varying degrees of negation, from strong to weak.
What is the difference in the placement of 'no' and 'not' in sentences?
'No' is usually placed before a noun without an article, whereas 'not' is placed before verbs, nouns, adjectives, or other adverbs and often requires an article or determiner when used with nouns.
Can 'no' and 'not' be used interchangeably in sentences?
No, 'no' and 'not' are not interchangeable in terms of grammatical structure, although they can express similar negative ideas.
What are examples of sentences using 'no' and 'not'?
Examples include 'There are no chocolates left' and 'She does not like buying presents when the shops are so busy.' 'No' is used before a noun without an article, while 'not' is used before a verb.
- No can function as a determiner, adverb, or exclamation.
- Not is exclusively an adverb.
- No typically expresses a stronger, more complete negation than not.
- No is used before nouns without an article, whereas not usually requires an article or determiner when used with nouns.
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