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 negative words are used in the same sentence, which can create confusion or change the intended meaning.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Example of a double negative: "I can't find my keys nowhere." What is the correct form?
Back
The correct form is: "I can't find my keys anywhere."
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is the sentence "There wasn't no more candy in the drawer" considered incorrect?
Back
It is incorrect because it uses a double negative. The correct form is: "There wasn't any more candy in the drawer."
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the term 'negative' mean in grammar?
Back
In grammar, a negative is a word that negates or denies something, such as 'not', 'no', 'never', or 'nothing'.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you correct the sentence "He doesn't have nothing but the clothes on his back"?
Back
The corrected sentence is: "He doesn't have anything but the clothes on his back."
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct way to say "Our friends at home hadn't no fun"?
Back
The correct way is: "Our friends at home had no fun."
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between 'anything' and 'nothing'?
Back
'Anything' refers to any object, event, or matter, while 'nothing' refers to the absence of anything.
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