DOUBLE NEGATIVES

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What is a double negative?

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A double negative occurs when two negative words are used in the same sentence, which can create confusion or change the meaning.

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Example of a double negative: "I don't need no help." What does this mean?

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This sentence suggests that the speaker does need help, as the double negative cancels out the negatives.

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What is the correct form: "I can't hardly wait" or "I can hardly wait"?

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The correct form is "I can hardly wait." Using 'can't' and 'hardly' together is a double negative.

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What does 'hardly' mean?

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'Hardly' means 'barely' or 'almost not at all.'

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In the sentence 'She didn't say nothing,' what is wrong?

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The sentence uses a double negative. The correct form is 'She didn't say anything.'

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What is the effect of using double negatives in a sentence?

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Using double negatives can confuse the reader or listener and may lead to misunderstanding.

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Correct the double negative: "We can't find nothing."

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The correct sentence is "We can't find anything."

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What is the meaning of 'anything' in negative sentences?

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In negative sentences, 'anything' refers to 'not one thing' or 'none at all.'

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Identify the double negative: "I don't want no cake."

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The double negative is 'don't' and 'no.' The correct form is 'I don't want any cake.'

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What is the correct phrase: "I will not never do that" or "I will never do that"?

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The correct phrase is "I will never do that." The first phrase contains a double negative.