Question

The negation of the statement “A circle is an ellipse” is

• A. An ellipse is not a circle.
• B. A circle is an ellipse.
• C. A circle is not an ellipse.
• D. An ellipse is a circle.

Answer 1

The correct option is C A circle is not an ellipse.

Given statement: "A circle is an ellipse"

Let p: A circle is an ellipse.

Negation of a statement conveys the opposite meaning.

Hence following can be negation of p

1. p: A circle is not an ellipse.

2. p: It is not the case that a circle is an ellipse.

3. p: It is false that a circle is an ellipse.

$\therefore$ From the given options, option (C) is correct.