The course of morphology is studied throughout the school curriculum. Remembering all the subtleties is sometimes not possible. In this article, we recall how to write “not” with nouns. We will consider examples and rules in detail.
Particle Features
Without this important part of the speech, it would be difficult for us to refuse someone or give a negative connotation to the word. From childhood, parents explain the rules of behavior to their child, using the "do not": do not touch, do not run, do not. It can be used to express not only negation. If you use it in interrogative sentences with exclamatory intonation, then it may well express a statement. For example: "And who just has not been to Moscow ?!"
In addition, this particle helps to express the fullness of the action: "I haven’t seen enough of you!"
Often in colloquial speech, we use it to express a shade of indifference: "Do not worry, worry, but it will not become easier from this."
This negative particle can give affirmative intonation. For example: "Are you still asking if this task needs to be completed ?! As it is not necessary, of course, it is necessary!"
"Not" with nouns merged: examples
In some cases, this particle can "turn" into a prefix. In this case, it will be written along with the word with which it is used. Consider the cases when this happens.
- If a word with "not" can be replaced by a close meaning, that is, a synonym. Consider an example: "We immediately realized that the boy was telling a lie." In this case, the word is worth writing along with "not." This is because a synonym can be chosen for it: untruth is a lie.
This rule obeys not only “not” with nouns. Examples of adjectives and adverbs prove that they are written with this particle according to the same principle: ugly - ugly, not fast - slowly.
- In the case where the word does not exist without "not", we must also write it together. The word "slut" we all know and understand. We will try to remove the prefix from it and do not understand the meaning at all. This is due to the fact that some historical changes in the language left their mark on it. Previously, there was such a word: "ryaha". It meant a neatly dressed man. However, over time, this form disappeared, and its antonym remained. It is for this reason that we will write the word "slut" together.
Separate Not with Nouns: Examples
In order to determine how to correctly spell a word with a given particle, it is necessary not only to know the rule, but also to delve into the meaning of the context. Only then is it possible to distinguish when it is united, and when separately they use “not” with nouns. Examples of words are given below.
Consider cases of separate writing of this particle:
- The proposal has a contrast, which is usually emphasized by the union "a": "Not happiness, but misfortune happened to him." As can be seen from this proposal, the word "happiness" is opposed to the word "trouble." This is achieved thanks to the nasty union “a”. Between themselves, these words are antonyms, which is a prerequisite for the separate writing of "not." Do not confuse the contrast with the usual description. Example: "The weather was raging on the street, and by the evening everything was quiet." The opposing union “a” in this case does not give us the right to write the word “bad weather” separately. There is no antonym to the word “weather” in the sentence, only a description of the day is given here.
- Difficulties are caused by cases when there is no explicit opposition, but only implied. In this case, we will not be able to write "not" with nouns together. Examples: "Unfortunately, I'm not a doctor, so I’m unlikely to help you."
As you can see, there is no alliance indicating opposition to the proposal. However, we understand that there is a clear denial: the person is not a doctor. We can mentally supplement this sentence, then it will become clear that the word is written separately: "I'm not a doctor (but a fireman, engineer, teacher), so I’m unlikely to help you."
Thus, we conclude that the opposition may not be explicit, but only implied.
Exercises
In order to work out the spelling “not” with nouns, you can perform tasks on this topic.
- Expand the brackets: a cunning (not) friend; tell (not) epics; to meet (un) hope; tell (not) the truth, but a lie; today is (not) Saturday.
- Make phrases with words so that each of the words is written together and separately with the particle “not”: weather, happiness, buddy.
- Write out only those words that are not used without the “not” particle: (Not) literacy, (not) negligence, (not) trust, (not) luck, (not) health, (not) wrestler, (not) hatred.
Total
In this article, we examined all cases of spelling “not” with nouns. The examples in it will help you better understand and remember this rule. The main thing you should pay attention to is the context within which the word is used. Only in this case will it be easy for you to figure out when it is merged, and when a noun with a negative particle “not” is separately used.