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 is the correct form?

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"I don't need any help."

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Why are double negatives considered incorrect in standard English?

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Double negatives can lead to misunderstandings and are often seen as grammatically incorrect in formal writing.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

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

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Using double negatives can cancel each other out, leading to a positive meaning, which may confuse the reader.

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Identify the error: "She didn't see nothing."

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The correct form is: "She didn't see anything."

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What is the correct way to express: "I can't find my keys nowhere."?

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The correct form is: "I can't find my keys anywhere."

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

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What does the phrase "no more" mean?

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"No more" means that there is none left.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

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Identify the error: "There wasn't no candy left."

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The correct form is: "There wasn't any candy left."

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.1.1J

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What is the correct form of: "He hasn't never been there."?

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The correct form is: "He hasn't ever been there."

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What is the meaning of the word 'anybody'?

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'Anybody' refers to any person at all.

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CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.1.1D