Negation of ut Clauses

One of the major differences between purpose and result clauses is how each dependent clause is negated:

However, there are more ways to negate a clause than simply saying not. For instance:

They sent the notice so that no one would be left behind.
- The dependent clause negates just the noun: no one
- This is a purpose clause, so this is equivalent to:
  - They sent the notice lest anyone be left behind.
- Purpose clauses will use the particle ne with a positive form of the pronoun:
  - ne quis*
The general was so ready to fight that no one could hold him back.
- Again, the dependent clause is using the negative no one.
- As a result clause, this translation reflects how Latin would handle it.
- Result clauses will use the particle ut with a negative form:
  - ut nemo

Review the chart below to see how each type of clause handles the various methods of negation.

Nota Bene

*The indefinite pronoun aliquis, aliquid - anyone, anything is shortened to quis, quid following various particles (ne, si, nisi). It is possible to see ne aliquis, but it would be considered less correct than ne quis.
**ullus and nullus are irregular adjectives (-ius genitive singular, -i dative singular), and, as adjectives, will be paired with a noun:
- ne ullus vir - that no man
- ut nulla femina - that no woman

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