Negative particle "neither" nor "not": spelling and examples

In this article we will consider the spelling of negative particles "not" and "neither", we give examples of their use and trace the semantic dependence of the position of the particle in the sentence.

The concept of a particle

Before we begin to explain the spelling of the negative particles "not" and "neither", we will disassemble the very concept of a particle. It is the official part of speech, which introduces into the text various semantic and emotional shades and serves to form new forms of the word.

Strengthening, clarification, restriction, indication, denial - this is all and there are additional semantic nuances.

How to use "not": examples

Let's consider in detail how you can use the negative particles "not" and "neither".

They denote the negation of an action, an object, etc. But, in spite of the fact that both particles perform the function of negation in a sentence, their use differs significantly from each other. Let's take a closer look at when the particle is written "not", and when the particle is "neither".

"Not" can be used in four cases. First, as the main negation of the word, to which it refers in meaning. The "not" particle can be used to give a negative to only one member of the sentence:

• My sister will not come today.
• This meeting will not be held today.

Secondly, let's pay attention to the fact that the particle "not" can be used twice in the sentence, and once in conjunction with the verb "to be able", then the meaning of the above becomes positive. Consider the following examples:

• I can not not answer this letter.
• A friend today can not help coming to me.
• You can not help watching this TV show.

Thirdly, the negative particle "not" is in conjunction with the following words: hardly not, not at all, almost, almost . We also give examples:

• Almost all the grain stock remained in the hangar .

Fourthly, a negative particle "not" can meet in exclamation and interrogative sentences, which are read from adverbs, pronouns, particles ( where only not, how not, who can not):

• Where only her things were not scattered!
• Who does not know this news?
• Who has not heard about this?
• Wherever he just did not apply!

How to use "no": examples

Now consider the use of a negative particle "neither." It can be used in three cases.

The negative particle "ni", first of all, is used to amplify the negation, as well as in complex sentences with a conclusive shade of meaning in order to strengthen the meaning of what was said when there is a "no" in the sentence. Here is how the "no" particle is used, examples:

• There is not a soul around.
• No matter how much you look at the sea, it will never get bored .

Also, the particle "ni" is part of the stable combinations of words:

• Neither to give nor take;
• Neither hearing nor spirit;
• break a leg;
• Don `t move;
• Neither the light nor dawn .

In addition, it is used to strengthen statements in conjunction with pronouns, adverbs ( which is neither, whoever, wherever, wherever, etc.). Let's consider examples of how the "no" particle is used in these cases:

• Wherever you look, peonies are always in bloom.
• Whoever looks at my work, everyone will be admired.
• Wherever I go, I meet friends everywhere.

Spelling "not" and "no": examples

The article described the rules for the use of negative particles, which, of course, one should know, but it is also necessary to disassemble the spelling of the particles "not" and "neither."

When writing, very often there are questions - what kind of particle to apply in this or that case? What is the distinction between the particles "not" and "neither"? Try to understand how important they are in speech, how the meaning of what is said is changed from the incorrect writing of them.

The fact is that in an unstressed position the negative particles "not" and "neither" coincide in pronunciation, which can lead to errors in writing. Therefore, it is necessary, based on the context, to distinguish them by their meaning. Consider the simplest and most effective way. If, after reading the sentence, omit the particle, and the sense of the sentence changes to the opposite one, then the particle "not" is written:

• Sergei did not learn the lessons (Sergei learned the lessons).
• Today I was not able to do my homework (Today I managed to do my homework).

A particle "no" is written in the case when, in its absence, the meaning of what has been said does not change. We give the following examples:

• I will not be stopped by mountains or rivers (mountains, rivers will not stop me).

The meaning of the particle position in the sentence

And now we give an example, as in the same sentence for a different position of the particle does not change the meaning of what was said:

• You were not at the National Museum.
• You were not at the National Museum.
• You were not at the National Museum.

In the first case, the particle "not" stands before the predicate, and the entire sentence is negative. And in the second and third cases only one fact is denied, and on the whole the proposal remains affirmative.

Particle and conjunctions: examples

In addition, the particle "not" is a part of alliances and allied words. By the way, it is written separately in the composition of repeated and double alliances. For example:

• In our family, not just stinginess, but some special thrift reigned.

And the particle "ni" is written in negative adverbs and pronouns in an unstressed position together ( nowhere, no, no one, nowhere ). Let's give an example:

• Nothing can hide a man like his dream.
• There is no one in the garden (there is no one ).

In addition to what has been said above, we draw the following conclusions: first, the particles described can be used before any members of the proposal, including homogeneous terms. Secondly, the particles "not" and "neither" are used in the proposals of any structure, that is, in simple and complex. Let's give some examples:

• No traveler is able to walk past the life-giving spring, so as not to stop, do not fall to the cold water.
• Springs are needed not only for people, but for animals.
• Neither rivers, nor lakes have such pure and tasty water as in springs.