Two negative verbs in a sentence

JennaA1Kwiziq community member

How can I use ni...ni to make this sentence negative: 'L'eleve a compris et a appris'?

Does it become 'l'eleve n'a ni compris ni appris'?

Thanks for any help

Asked 4 years ago

CécileKwiziq team memberCorrect answer

Hi Jenna,

You are correct in thinking that the answer should be -

L’élève n’a ni compris, ni appris.

Like14 years ago

ChrisC1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

Yes, you assume correctly. I've also heard it said it like this: l'élève n'a pas compris ni appris.

Like04 years ago

How can I use ni...ni to make this sentence negative: 'L'eleve a compris et a appris'?

Does it become 'l'eleve n'a ni compris ni appris'?

Thanks for any help

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