Rewrite the following sentences in the negative.

i)All the passengers survived.

ii)We were both late.

iii)Both tyres needed air.

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i)Not one of the passengers died.
None of the passengers died.

ii)Neither of us was late/early.

iii)Neither/None of the tyres needed air.

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marto answered the question on September 29, 2017 at 07:56

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