Which is the correct form of Assertive of 'Who does not like a rose?'

Correct Answer: (D) Everyone likes a rose. Sentence transformation from interrogative (question) to assertive (statement) is a crucial NTRCA grammar topic. Analysis: Interrogative: "Who does not like a rose?" — This is a rhetorical question implying "Everybody likes a rose" — "Who does not...?" = a rhetorical negative question → positive assertive meaning Transformation Rule: When a rhetorical negative interrogative sentence starts with "Who does not...?", the assertive form becomes: → "Everyone/Everybody likes..." (positive assertive) Step-by-step: "Who does not like a rose?" → Negative interrogative implies: EVERYONE likes a rose → Assertive form: "Everyone likes a rose." ✓ Why others are wrong: ✗ "All of us likes" — subject-verb disagreement; "All of us" takes plural verb "like" not "likes" ✗ "Nobody likes" — this is the opposite meaning (negative assertive = rhetorical positive question) ✗ "Everyone dislikes" — "dislikes" is wrong; the original implies everyone LIKES roses Remembering the rule: "Who does not...?" → "Everyone does..." (positive) "Is there anyone who does not...?" → "Everyone does..." Source: English Grammar — Wren & Martin; Sentence Transformation; NTRCA Question Bank.