In Verbs^x, Negations^x, Gerunds^x

Hi, Avangi! I'm not sure what you mean by "solution". You mean a paraphrase of the originals that uses "not to", I suppose. I find both examples to be "borderline grammatical" as is. They seem syntactically sound, but semantically anomalous. To my ear, the verb...

Here are some examples The main point is to explain the correct answer The sentences are little-bit childisch ;they are some modified sentences. I am afraid that my explanations seems to be a little childisch, too. So please help me how to turn it into the right explanation. Mary was real...

CalifJim wrote: what is the rule of for using "not" in a sentence? Before the infinitive or gerund. He told me not to do that. Not knowing the answer bothers me. After the operator. ( are not, have not, will not, ... ) Use do -support if there is no other operator. ( do not, does not, did not )...

If you SAY that you DID NOT do something, it the same as if you DENY that you DID do it. He said, "I didn't steal anything". Using the reported speech formula, where we change from direct quotation to indirect: He said that he hadn't stolen anything. Now if he said that he hadn't,...