Abstract
The present study sets out to investigate the phenomenon of negation in both English and Arabic languages. The problem of the study lies in that English and Arabic differ in the way they negate clauses and sentences. Further, they use various devices to achieve negation. The study aims at examining negation types in both English and Arabic languages. Secondly, looking at the negation of clause elements in both languages. Thirdly, bringing devices employed for expressing negation in each language to light. Fourthly, disclosing types of negation in both languages. Finally, observing the use of negative correlatives in each language. To achieve these aims, the study puts forward the hypothesis that there is a difference between the two languages concerning negation. As for the analysis of the data, the study has adapted Quirk et al. (1973). It is found that the two languages show some similarities and a lot of differences in the way they negate sentences.
