In all writing classes, there is an exercise called brainstorming, which helps you start the flow of ideas necessary for an essay. This process Involves writing words and phrases that are related to your topic as they come into your head. | Chapter 3 Modifiers 59 WRONG She said to sit quietly and to not open our books. RIGHT She said to sit quietly and not to open our books. WRONG He ran out of money and could not longer continue school. RIGHT He ran out of money and could no longer continue school. WRONG The children went to the movies without no money. RIGHT The children went to the movies without any money. WRONG I searched all day for some new shoes but there were none shoes I liked. RIGHT I searched all day for some new shoes but there were none I liked. Skill Builder 17 Negation Directions Write a C on the line if the sentence is correct. Write an X on the line if there is an error in negation. 1. He could not lend me 5 because he did not have only 3. 2. There were several of his friends at the restaurant but none of mine came. 3. The rules required us to form an orderly line and to do not talk. 4. None of the shoes on sale fit me. 5. You are no going to finish the test in time. 6. Rarely does one see such a handsome man. 7. He could not longer tolerate that situation. 8. There were not cheaper beds left at that furniture store. 9. The director told the chorus to sit down and not to whisper. 10. By the time I arrived there was no birthday cake left. 11. He could not scarcely believe what I told him. 12. That couple has none children. 13. Do not go to the mountains without no sturdy hiking boots. 14. We were no interested in what they were selling. 15. No longer can the world afford to waste its natural resources. 16. He did not have no good reason for hitting him. 17. If I were you I would no take that course. 18. The Smiths could afford to pay only 40 000 for a new home and they were quite dismayed to learn that there were none available in that price range. 19. The children could not hardly believe their eyes when they saw a giraffe for the first time. 20. They foolishly drove into the desert without any extra water. 60 PART III TOEFL Writing Review Answers X _ 1. he had only
