Double Negatives
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English
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6th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a double negative?
Back
A double negative occurs when two forms of negation are used in the same sentence, which can create confusion or imply a positive meaning.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does the sentence 'I hardly have no money' illustrate a double negative?
Back
The sentence uses 'hardly' and 'no' together, which creates a double negative. The correct form should be 'I hardly have any money.'
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct interpretation of the sentence 'There isn't anything underneath the wire'?
Back
The sentence is correct as is; it does not contain a double negative.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can the sentence 'You can't see no one in this crowd' be corrected?
Back
The correct form is 'You can't see anyone in this crowd.' This removes the double negative.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is the sentence 'All the witnesses claimed they didn't see anything' considered correct?
Back
This sentence is correct because it uses a single negative ('didn't') with 'anything,' which is acceptable in standard English.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct form of 'There aren't no presents left to open'?
Back
The correct form is 'There aren't any presents left to open.' This eliminates the double negative.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the impact of using double negatives in formal writing?
Back
Double negatives can lead to confusion and misinterpretation, making writing less clear and professional.
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