The negative form of the sentence Everybody loves a flower is- ?

To understand why option C, "There is none but loves a flower," is the correct negative form of the sentence "Everybody loves a flower," we need to analyze the original statement. "Everybody loves a flower" means that all individuals have an affection for flowers. To express the opposite, we aim for a statement that conveys that not a single person loves a flower.

Option C essentially communicates that "none" of the individuals ("there is none") loves a flower, aligning with the negative nature we seek. This phrasing suggests a universal negationimplying every person (or everybody) does not love a flower.

In contrast, option A, "Nobody loves a flower," while conveying a similar sentiment, does not directly derive from the structure of the original statement. Instead of creating a strict logical inverse, it rephrases the sentiment, which might still imply a lack of love for flowers but fails to maintain the inclusive structure of the original.

Thus, option C is the most fitting transformation because it directly negates "everybody" while retaining the conceptual framework of the initial sentence, ensuring clarity in expression.